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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,230.93, 283,901.18 and 56,114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,230.93, 283,901.18 and 56,114.39 is: 84,187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,230.93 : 283,901.18 = 56,114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,230.93/283,901.18 = 56,114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,230.93x = 283,901.18 × 56,114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,230.93x = 15,930,941,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930,941,535.98/189,230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,187.83

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