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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,996.24, 284,937.12 and 63,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,996.24, 284,937.12 and 63,604.20 is: 95,387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,996.24 : 284,937.12 = 63,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,996.24/284,937.12 = 63,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,996.24x = 284,937.12 × 63,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,996.24x = 18,123,197,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123,197,567.90/189,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,387.14

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