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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,160.52, 283,782.29 and 56,051.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,160.52, 283,782.29 and 56,051.19 is: 84,089.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,160.52 : 283,782.29 = 56,051.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,160.52/283,782.29 = 56,051.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,160.52x = 283,782.29 × 56,051.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,160.52x = 15,906,334,775.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,906,334,775.17/189,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,089.09

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