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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,441.56, 284,209.14 and 56,321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,441.56, 284,209.14 and 56,321.24 is: 84,495.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,441.56 : 284,209.14 = 56,321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,441.56/284,209.14 = 56,321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,441.56x = 284,209.14 × 56,321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,441.56x = 16,007,011,184.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,007,011,184.13/189,441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,495.77

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