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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,169.26, 283,795.42 and 56,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,169.26, 283,795.42 and 56,059.94 is: 84,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,169.26 : 283,795.42 = 56,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,169.26/283,795.42 = 56,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,169.26x = 283,795.42 × 56,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,169.26x = 15,909,554,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909,554,217.47/189,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,102.22

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