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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,432.81, 284,195.99 and 56,312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,432.81, 284,195.99 and 56,312.49 is: 84,482.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,432.81 : 284,195.99 = 56,312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,432.81/284,195.99 = 56,312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,432.81x = 284,195.99 × 56,312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,432.81x = 16,003,783,563.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,003,783,563.35/189,432.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,482.64

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