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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,350.16, 283,976.52 and 56,198.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,350.16, 283,976.52 and 56,198.88 is: 84,283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,350.16 : 283,976.52 = 56,198.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,350.16/283,976.52 = 56,198.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,350.16x = 283,976.52 × 56,198.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,350.16x = 15,959,162,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959,162,370.30/189,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,283.86

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