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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,006.24, 283,564.73 and 55,889.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,006.24, 283,564.73 and 55,889.95 is: 83,851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,006.24 : 283,564.73 = 55,889.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,006.24/283,564.73 = 55,889.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,006.24x = 283,564.73 × 55,889.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,006.24x = 15,848,418,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,848,418,581.46/189,006.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,851.30

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