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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,140.27, 283,751.91 and 56,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,140.27, 283,751.91 and 56,030.94 is: 84,058.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,140.27 : 283,751.91 = 56,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,140.27/283,751.91 = 56,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,140.27x = 283,751.91 × 56,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,140.27x = 15,898,886,244.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898,886,244.10/189,140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,058.71

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