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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,431.53, 284,194.28 and 56,311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,431.53, 284,194.28 and 56,311.54 is: 84,481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,431.53 : 284,194.28 = 56,311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,431.53/284,194.28 = 56,311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,431.53x = 284,194.28 × 56,311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,431.53x = 16,003,417,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,003,417,284.43/189,431.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,481.28

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