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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,269.82, 283,860.99 and 56,117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,269.82, 283,860.99 and 56,117.97 is: 84,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,269.82 : 283,860.99 = 56,117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,269.82/283,860.99 = 56,117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,269.82x = 283,860.99 × 56,117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,269.82x = 15,929,702,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,929,702,520.99/189,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,163.99

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