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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,549.66, 284,229.41 and 63,145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,549.66, 284,229.41 and 63,145.46 is: 94,686.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,549.66 : 284,229.41 = 63,145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,549.66/284,229.41 = 63,145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,549.66x = 284,229.41 × 63,145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,549.66x = 17,947,796,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947,796,405.76/189,549.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,686.52

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