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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,293.52, 283,878.81 and 62,899.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,293.52, 283,878.81 and 62,899.83 is: 94,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,293.52 : 283,878.81 = 62,899.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,293.52/283,878.81 = 62,899.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,293.52x = 283,878.81 × 62,899.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,293.52x = 17,855,928,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,855,928,889.60/189,293.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,329.32

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