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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,214.96, 283,877.25 and 56,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,214.96, 283,877.25 and 56,097.76 is: 84,162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,214.96 : 283,877.25 = 56,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,214.96/283,877.25 = 56,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,214.96x = 283,877.25 × 56,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,214.96x = 15,924,877,839.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924,877,839.96/189,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,162.89

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