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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,811.08, 284,713.02 and 56,691.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,811.08, 284,713.02 and 56,691.72 is: 85,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,811.08 : 284,713.02 = 56,691.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,811.08/284,713.02 = 56,691.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,811.08x = 284,713.02 × 56,691.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,811.08x = 16,140,870,810.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140,870,810.19/189,811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,036.50

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