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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,205.23, 283,808.98 and 56,086.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,205.23, 283,808.98 and 56,086.63 is: 84,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,205.23 : 283,808.98 = 56,086.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,205.23/283,808.98 = 56,086.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,205.23x = 283,808.98 × 56,086.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,205.23x = 15,917,888,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,917,888,612.52/189,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,130.28

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