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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,229.93, 283,899.68 and 56,113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,229.93, 283,899.68 and 56,113.39 is: 84,186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,229.93 : 283,899.68 = 56,113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,229.93/283,899.68 = 56,113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,229.93x = 283,899.68 × 56,113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,229.93x = 15,930,573,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930,573,464.72/189,229.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,186.33

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