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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,687.72, 284,562.30 and 58,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,687.72, 284,562.30 and 58,329 is: 87,502.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,687.72 : 284,562.30 = 58,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,687.72/284,562.30 = 58,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,687.72x = 284,562.30 × 58,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,687.72x = 16,598,234,396.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,598,234,396.70/189,687.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,502.95

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