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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,299.70, 283,888.16 and 62,906

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,299.70, 283,888.16 and 62,906 is: 94,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,299.70 : 283,888.16 = 62,906 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,299.70/283,888.16 = 62,906/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,299.70x = 283,888.16 × 62,906
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,299.70x = 17,858,268,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858,268,592.96/189,299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,338.60

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