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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,383.62, 283,875.71 and 62,990.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,383.62, 283,875.71 and 62,990.10 is: 94,418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,383.62 : 283,875.71 = 62,990.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,383.62/283,875.71 = 62,990.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,383.62x = 283,875.71 × 62,990.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,383.62x = 17,881,359,912.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,881,359,912.69/189,383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,418.73

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