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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,609.86, 284,383.66 and 63,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,609.86, 284,383.66 and 63,251.08 is: 94,866.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,609.86 : 284,383.66 = 63,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,609.86/284,383.66 = 63,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,609.86x = 284,383.66 × 63,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,609.86x = 17,987,572,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,987,572,878.86/189,609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,866.23

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