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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,143.28, 283,756.41 and 56,033.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,143.28, 283,756.41 and 56,033.94 is: 84,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,143.28 : 283,756.41 = 56,033.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,143.28/283,756.41 = 56,033.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,143.28x = 283,756.41 × 56,033.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,143.28x = 15,899,989,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,989,652.56/189,143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,063.20

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