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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,010.67, 283,571.37 and 55,894.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,010.67, 283,571.37 and 55,894.37 is: 83,857.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,010.67 : 283,571.37 = 55,894.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,010.67/283,571.37 = 55,894.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,010.67x = 283,571.37 × 55,894.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,010.67x = 15,850,041,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,041,658.33/189,010.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,857.92

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