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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,549.41, 284,229.04 and 63,145.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,549.41, 284,229.04 and 63,145.21 is: 94,686.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,549.41 : 284,229.04 = 63,145.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,549.41/284,229.04 = 63,145.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,549.41x = 284,229.04 × 63,145.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,549.41x = 17,947,702,103.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947,702,103.17/189,549.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,686.14

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