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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,644.38, 284,523.66 and 56,524.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,644.38, 284,523.66 and 56,524.63 is: 84,803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,644.38 : 284,523.66 = 56,524.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,644.38/284,523.66 = 56,524.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,644.38x = 284,523.66 × 56,524.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,644.38x = 16,082,594,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082,594,607.75/189,644.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,803.96

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