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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,260.08, 283,846.34 and 56,108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,260.08, 283,846.34 and 56,108.23 is: 84,149.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,260.08 : 283,846.34 = 56,108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,260.08/283,846.34 = 56,108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,260.08x = 283,846.34 × 56,108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,260.08x = 15,926,115,160.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,926,115,160.03/189,260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,149.36

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