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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,189.94, 150,186.08 and 55,837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,189.94, 150,186.08 and 55,837.58 is: 83,701.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,189.94 : 150,186.08 = 55,837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,189.94/150,186.08 = 55,837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,189.94x = 150,186.08 × 55,837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,189.94x = 8,386,027,256.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,386,027,256.89/100,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,701.29

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