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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,450.59, 284,222.97 and 56,330.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,450.59, 284,222.97 and 56,330.65 is: 84,509.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,450.59 : 284,222.97 = 56,330.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,450.59/284,222.97 = 56,330.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,450.59x = 284,222.97 × 56,330.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,450.59x = 16,010,463,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,010,463,934.47/189,450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,509.97

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