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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,006.17, 283,564.62 and 55,889.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,006.17, 283,564.62 and 55,889.87 is: 83,851.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,006.17 : 283,564.62 = 55,889.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,006.17/283,564.62 = 55,889.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,006.17x = 283,564.62 × 55,889.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,006.17x = 15,848,388,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,848,388,330.58/189,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,851.17

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