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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,536.20, 284,209.20 and 63,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,536.20, 284,209.20 and 63,132 is: 94,666.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,536.20 : 284,209.20 = 63,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,536.20/284,209.20 = 63,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,536.20x = 284,209.20 × 63,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,536.20x = 17,942,695,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942,695,214.40/189,536.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,666.32

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