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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,557.38, 284,316.56 and 63,183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,557.38, 284,316.56 and 63,183.98 is: 94,769.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,557.38 : 284,316.56 = 63,183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,557.38/284,316.56 = 63,183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,557.38x = 284,316.56 × 63,183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,557.38x = 17,964,251,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,964,251,840.71/189,557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,769.47

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