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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,314.79, 283,865.67 and 62,887.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,314.79, 283,865.67 and 62,887.38 is: 94,295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,314.79 : 283,865.67 = 62,887.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,314.79/283,865.67 = 62,887.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,314.79x = 283,865.67 × 62,887.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,314.79x = 17,851,568,258.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,851,568,258.24/189,314.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,295.69

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