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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,216.24, 283,825.48 and 56,097.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,216.24, 283,825.48 and 56,097.66 is: 84,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,216.24 : 283,825.48 = 56,097.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,216.24/283,825.48 = 56,097.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,216.24x = 283,825.48 × 56,097.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,216.24x = 15,921,945,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,921,945,276.38/189,216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,146.82

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