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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,825.71, 284,641.49 and 63,420.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,825.71, 284,641.49 and 63,420.35 is: 95,098.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,825.71 : 284,641.49 = 63,420.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,825.71/284,641.49 = 63,420.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,825.71x = 284,641.49 × 63,420.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,825.71x = 18,052,061,655.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,061,655.66/189,825.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,098.09

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