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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,549.91, 284,229.78 and 63,145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,549.91, 284,229.78 and 63,145.71 is: 94,686.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,549.91 : 284,229.78 = 63,145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,549.91/284,229.78 = 63,145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,549.91x = 284,229.78 × 63,145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,549.91x = 17,947,891,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,947,891,261.24/189,549.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,686.89

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