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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,002.23, 283,558.73 and 55,885.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,002.23, 283,558.73 and 55,885.95 is: 83,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,002.23 : 283,558.73 = 55,885.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,002.23/283,558.73 = 55,885.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,002.23x = 283,558.73 × 55,885.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,002.23x = 15,846,948,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,846,948,727.41/189,002.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,845.30

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