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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,676.08, 284,510.88 and 56,556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,676.08, 284,510.88 and 56,556.72 is: 84,834.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,676.08 : 284,510.88 = 56,556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,676.08/284,510.88 = 56,556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,676.08x = 284,510.88 × 56,556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,676.08x = 16,091,002,177.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,091,002,177.11/189,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,834.11

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