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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,426.99, 284,187.26 and 56,306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,426.99, 284,187.26 and 56,306.67 is: 84,473.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,426.99 : 284,187.26 = 56,306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,426.99/284,187.26 = 56,306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,426.99x = 284,187.26 × 56,306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,426.99x = 16,001,637,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,637,985.49/189,426.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,473.91

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