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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,552.38, 284,309.06 and 63,178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,552.38, 284,309.06 and 63,178.98 is: 94,761.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,552.38 : 284,309.06 = 63,178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,552.38/284,309.06 = 63,178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,552.38x = 284,309.06 × 63,178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,552.38x = 17,962,356,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,962,356,415.56/189,552.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,761.97

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