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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,024.34, 283,591.92 and 55,908.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,024.34, 283,591.92 and 55,908.16 is: 83,878.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,024.34 : 283,591.92 = 55,908.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,024.34/283,591.92 = 55,908.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,024.34x = 283,591.92 × 55,908.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,024.34x = 15,855,102,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,855,102,438.07/189,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,878.63

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