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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,239.58, 283,914.17 and 56,123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,239.58, 283,914.17 and 56,123.04 is: 84,200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,239.58 : 283,914.17 = 56,123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,239.58/283,914.17 = 56,123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,239.58x = 283,914.17 × 56,123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,239.58x = 15,934,126,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,934,126,038.86/189,239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,200.81

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