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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,004.74, 283,562.48 and 55,888.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,004.74, 283,562.48 and 55,888.45 is: 83,849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,004.74 : 283,562.48 = 55,888.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,004.74/283,562.48 = 55,888.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,004.74x = 283,562.48 × 55,888.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,004.74x = 15,847,867,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,847,867,485.36/189,004.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,849.05

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