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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,023.34, 283,590.42 and 55,907.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,023.34, 283,590.42 and 55,907.16 is: 83,877.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,023.34 : 283,590.42 = 55,907.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,023.34/283,590.42 = 55,907.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,023.34x = 283,590.42 × 55,907.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,023.34x = 15,854,734,985.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854,734,985.41/189,023.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,877.13

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