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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,436.06, 284,200.86 and 56,315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,436.06, 284,200.86 and 56,315.74 is: 84,487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,436.06 : 284,200.86 = 56,315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,436.06/284,200.86 = 56,315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,436.06x = 284,200.86 × 56,315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,436.06x = 16,004,981,739.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,004,981,739.54/189,436.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,487.51

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