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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,219.23, 283,875.55 and 56,099.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,219.23, 283,875.55 and 56,099.49 is: 84,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,219.23 : 283,875.55 = 56,099.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,219.23/283,875.55 = 56,099.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,219.23x = 283,875.55 × 56,099.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,219.23x = 15,925,272,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,925,272,373.69/189,219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,163.08

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