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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,027.34, 283,596.42 and 55,911.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,027.34, 283,596.42 and 55,911.16 is: 83,883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,027.34 : 283,596.42 = 55,911.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,027.34/283,596.42 = 55,911.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,027.34x = 283,596.42 × 55,911.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,027.34x = 15,856,204,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,856,204,814.05/189,027.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,883.13

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