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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,318.44, 283,950.12 and 56,173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,318.44, 283,950.12 and 56,173.88 is: 84,252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,318.44 : 283,950.12 = 56,173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,318.44/283,950.12 = 56,173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,318.44x = 283,950.12 × 56,173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,318.44x = 15,950,579,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,950,579,966.87/189,318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,252.65

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