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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,749.44, 284,637.66 and 56,618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,749.44, 284,637.66 and 56,618.92 is: 84,932.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,749.44 : 284,637.66 = 56,618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,749.44/284,637.66 = 56,618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,749.44x = 284,637.66 × 56,618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,749.44x = 16,115,876,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,115,876,900.53/189,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,932.41

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