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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,264.23, 283,955.55 and 56,145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,264.23, 283,955.55 and 56,145.19 is: 84,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,264.23 : 283,955.55 = 56,145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,264.23/283,955.55 = 56,145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,264.23x = 283,955.55 × 56,145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,264.23x = 15,942,736,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,736,886.53/189,264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,235.34

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