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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,012.41, 283,523.48 and 54,096.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,012.41, 283,523.48 and 54,096.38 is: 81,145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,012.41 : 283,523.48 = 54,096.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,012.41/283,523.48 = 54,096.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,012.41x = 283,523.48 × 54,096.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,012.41x = 15,337,592,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,337,592,224.90/189,012.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,145.96

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