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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,131.14, 283,700.76 and 56,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,131.14, 283,700.76 and 56,014.12 is: 84,022.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,131.14 : 283,700.76 = 56,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,131.14/283,700.76 = 56,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,131.14x = 283,700.76 × 56,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,131.14x = 15,891,248,414.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891,248,414.73/189,131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,022.38

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