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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,638.23, 284,362.11 and 63,233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,638.23, 284,362.11 and 63,233.73 is: 94,818.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,638.23 : 284,362.11 = 63,233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,638.23/284,362.11 = 63,233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,638.23x = 284,362.11 × 63,233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,638.23x = 17,981,276,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981,276,885.97/189,638.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,818.84

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