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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,768.57, 284,693.76 and 56,659.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,768.57, 284,693.76 and 56,659.65 is: 85,001.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,768.57 : 284,693.76 = 56,659.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,768.57/284,693.76 = 56,659.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,768.57x = 284,693.76 × 56,659.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,768.57x = 16,130,648,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,130,648,798.78/189,768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,001.69

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