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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,551.16, 284,231.66 and 63,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,551.16, 284,231.66 and 63,146.96 is: 94,688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,551.16 : 284,231.66 = 63,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,551.16/284,231.66 = 63,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,551.16x = 284,231.66 × 63,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,551.16x = 17,948,363,527.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,948,363,527.86/189,551.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,688.76

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