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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,837.24, 284,752.02 and 56,717.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,837.24, 284,752.02 and 56,717.88 is: 85,075.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,837.24 : 284,752.02 = 56,717.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,837.24/284,752.02 = 56,717.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,837.24x = 284,752.02 × 56,717.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,837.24x = 16,150,530,900.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150,530,900.12/189,837.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,075.67

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