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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,433.55, 284,197.10 and 56,313.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,433.55, 284,197.10 and 56,313.24 is: 84,483.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,433.55 : 284,197.10 = 56,313.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,433.55/284,197.10 = 56,313.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,433.55x = 284,197.10 × 56,313.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,433.55x = 16,004,059,218.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,004,059,218.04/189,433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,483.77

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