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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,358.72, 284,045.28 and 63,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,358.72, 284,045.28 and 63,010.24 is: 94,517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,358.72 : 284,045.28 = 63,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,358.72/284,045.28 = 63,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,358.72x = 284,045.28 × 63,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,358.72x = 17,897,761,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,897,761,263.67/189,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,517.76

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