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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,666.96, 284,514.96 and 56,537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,666.96, 284,514.96 and 56,537.04 is: 84,809.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,666.96 : 284,514.96 = 56,537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,666.96/284,514.96 = 56,537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,666.96x = 284,514.96 × 56,537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,666.96x = 16,085,633,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,085,633,674.12/189,666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,809.89

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