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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,422.28, 284,180.40 and 56,302.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,422.28, 284,180.40 and 56,302.29 is: 84,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,422.28 : 284,180.40 = 56,302.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,422.28/284,180.40 = 56,302.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,422.28x = 284,180.40 × 56,302.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,422.28x = 16,000,007,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,000,007,293.12/189,422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,467.40

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