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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,501, 284,156.33 and 63,096.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,501, 284,156.33 and 63,096.59 is: 94,613.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,501 : 284,156.33 = 63,096.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,501/284,156.33 = 63,096.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,501x = 284,156.33 × 63,096.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,501x = 17,929,293,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,929,293,713.65/189,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,613.19

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