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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,548.91, 284,228.28 and 63,144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,548.91, 284,228.28 and 63,144.71 is: 94,685.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,548.91 : 284,228.28 = 63,144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,548.91/284,228.28 = 63,144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,548.91x = 284,228.28 × 63,144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,548.91x = 17,947,512,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947,512,195.91/189,548.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,685.39

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