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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,012.56, 283,544.76 and 55,903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,012.56, 283,544.76 and 55,903.28 is: 83,862.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,012.56 : 283,544.76 = 55,903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,012.56/283,544.76 = 55,903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,012.56x = 283,544.76 × 55,903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,012.56x = 15,851,082,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851,082,110.81/189,012.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,862.59

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