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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,477.39, 284,216.10 and 56,359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,477.39, 284,216.10 and 56,359.56 is: 84,539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,477.39 : 284,216.10 = 56,359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,477.39/284,216.10 = 56,359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,477.39x = 284,216.10 × 56,359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,477.39x = 16,018,294,340.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,018,294,340.92/189,477.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,539.34

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