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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,562.84, 284,248.92 and 63,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,562.84, 284,248.92 and 63,158.32 is: 94,705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,562.84 : 284,248.92 = 63,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,562.84/284,248.92 = 63,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,562.84x = 284,248.92 × 63,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,562.84x = 17,952,684,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,952,684,249.01/189,562.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,705.71

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