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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,328.94, 284,037.16 and 56,206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,328.94, 284,037.16 and 56,206.26 is: 84,322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,328.94 : 284,037.16 = 56,206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,328.94/284,037.16 = 56,206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,328.94x = 284,037.16 × 56,206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,328.94x = 15,964,666,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,964,666,464.62/189,328.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,322.38

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