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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,346.77, 283,920.62 and 56,208.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,346.77, 283,920.62 and 56,208.69 is: 84,283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,346.77 : 283,920.62 = 56,208.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,346.77/283,920.62 = 56,208.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,346.77x = 283,920.62 × 56,208.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,346.77x = 15,958,805,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958,805,833.14/189,346.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,283.49

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