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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,338.79, 283,946.52 and 62,945.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,338.79, 283,946.52 and 62,945.13 is: 94,397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,338.79 : 283,946.52 = 62,945.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,338.79/283,946.52 = 62,945.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,338.79x = 283,946.52 × 62,945.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,338.79x = 17,873,050,614.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,873,050,614.45/189,338.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,397.19

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