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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,266.83, 283,856.47 and 56,114.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,266.83, 283,856.47 and 56,114.98 is: 84,159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,266.83 : 283,856.47 = 56,114.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,266.83/283,856.47 = 56,114.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,266.83x = 283,856.47 × 56,114.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,266.83x = 15,928,599,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928,599,286.99/189,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,159.49

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