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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,639.56, 284,364.10 and 63,235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,639.56, 284,364.10 and 63,235.06 is: 94,820.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,639.56 : 284,364.10 = 63,235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,639.56/284,364.10 = 63,235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,639.56x = 284,364.10 × 63,235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,639.56x = 17,981,780,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981,780,925.35/189,639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,820.83

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