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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,869.81, 284,833.87 and 56,734.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,869.81, 284,833.87 and 56,734.97 is: 85,111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,869.81 : 284,833.87 = 56,734.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,869.81/284,833.87 = 56,734.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,869.81x = 284,833.87 × 56,734.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,869.81x = 16,160,039,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,160,039,503.43/189,869.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,111.16

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