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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,029.92, 283,600.24 and 55,913.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,029.92, 283,600.24 and 55,913.73 is: 83,886.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,029.92 : 283,600.24 = 55,913.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,029.92/283,600.24 = 55,913.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,029.92x = 283,600.24 × 55,913.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,029.92x = 15,857,146,397.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,857,146,397.84/189,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,886.96

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