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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,380.13, 284,021.28 and 56,230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,380.13, 284,021.28 and 56,230.26 is: 84,330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,380.13 : 284,021.28 = 56,230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,380.13/284,021.28 = 56,230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,380.13x = 284,021.28 × 56,230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,380.13x = 15,970,590,419.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970,590,419.93/189,380.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,330.87

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