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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,141.27, 283,753.41 and 56,031.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,141.27, 283,753.41 and 56,031.94 is: 84,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,141.27 : 283,753.41 = 56,031.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,141.27/283,753.41 = 56,031.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,141.27x = 283,753.41 × 56,031.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,141.27x = 15,899,254,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,254,043.92/189,141.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,060.21

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