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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,157.27, 283,777.41 and 56,047.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,157.27, 283,777.41 and 56,047.94 is: 84,084.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,157.27 : 283,777.41 = 56,047.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,157.27/283,777.41 = 56,047.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,157.27x = 283,777.41 × 56,047.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,157.27x = 15,905,139,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,905,139,249.04/189,157.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,084.21

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