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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,131.34, 283,697.93 and 56,014.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,131.34, 283,697.93 and 56,014.13 is: 84,021.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,131.34 : 283,697.93 = 56,014.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,131.34/283,697.93 = 56,014.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,131.34x = 283,697.93 × 56,014.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,131.34x = 15,891,091,033.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891,091,033.19/189,131.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,021.46

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