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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,688.08, 284,546.70 and 56,557.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,688.08, 284,546.70 and 56,557.92 is: 84,841.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,688.08 : 284,546.70 = 56,557.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,688.08/284,546.70 = 56,557.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,688.08x = 284,546.70 × 56,557.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,688.08x = 16,093,369,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093,369,494.86/189,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,841.23

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