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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,177.82, 283,767.74 and 56,059.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,177.82, 283,767.74 and 56,059.22 is: 84,089.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,177.82 : 283,767.74 = 56,059.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,177.82/283,767.74 = 56,059.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,177.82x = 283,767.74 × 56,059.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,177.82x = 15,907,798,165.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,907,798,165.56/189,177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,089.13

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