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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,325.95, 284,032.66 and 56,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,325.95, 284,032.66 and 56,203.26 is: 84,317.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,325.95 : 284,032.66 = 56,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,325.95/284,032.66 = 56,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,325.95x = 284,032.66 × 56,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,325.95x = 15,963,561,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,963,561,438.47/189,325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,317.87

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