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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,030.12, 283,600.62 and 55,913.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,030.12, 283,600.62 and 55,913.88 is: 83,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,030.12 : 283,600.62 = 55,913.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,030.12/283,600.62 = 55,913.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,030.12x = 283,600.62 × 55,913.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,030.12x = 15,857,211,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,857,211,034.61/189,030.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,887.22

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