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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,311.79, 283,861.17 and 62,884.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,311.79, 283,861.17 and 62,884.38 is: 94,291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,311.79 : 283,861.17 = 62,884.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,311.79/283,861.17 = 62,884.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,311.79x = 283,861.17 × 62,884.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,311.79x = 17,850,433,681.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,850,433,681.52/189,311.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,291.19

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