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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,032.33, 283,603.85 and 55,916.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,032.33, 283,603.85 and 55,916.13 is: 83,890.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,032.33 : 283,603.85 = 55,916.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,032.33/283,603.85 = 55,916.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,032.33x = 283,603.85 × 55,916.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,032.33x = 15,858,029,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858,029,745.10/189,032.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,890.57

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