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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,235.56, 283,908.12 and 56,119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,235.56, 283,908.12 and 56,119.02 is: 84,194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,235.56 : 283,908.12 = 56,119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,235.56/283,908.12 = 56,119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,235.56x = 283,908.12 × 56,119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,235.56x = 15,932,645,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,932,645,195.17/189,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,194.78

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