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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,209.24, 283,814.98 and 56,090.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,209.24, 283,814.98 and 56,090.62 is: 84,136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,209.24 : 283,814.98 = 56,090.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,209.24/283,814.98 = 56,090.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,209.24x = 283,814.98 × 56,090.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,209.24x = 15,919,358,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,919,358,193.49/189,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,136.26

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