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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,278.89, 283,916.91 and 56,148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,278.89, 283,916.91 and 56,148.10 is: 84,221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,278.89 : 283,916.91 = 56,148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,278.89/283,916.91 = 56,148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,278.89x = 283,916.91 × 56,148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,278.89x = 15,941,395,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,941,395,054.37/189,278.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,221.73

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