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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,550.65, 284,329.04 and 63,189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,550.65, 284,329.04 and 63,189.18 is: 94,784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,550.65 : 284,329.04 = 63,189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,550.65/284,329.04 = 63,189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,550.65x = 284,329.04 × 63,189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,550.65x = 17,966,518,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,966,518,571.84/189,550.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,784.79

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