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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,294.12, 283,879.72 and 62,900.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,294.12, 283,879.72 and 62,900.44 is: 94,330.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,294.12 : 283,879.72 = 62,900.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,294.12/283,879.72 = 62,900.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,294.12x = 283,879.72 × 62,900.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,294.12x = 17,856,159,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,856,159,295.08/189,294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,330.24

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