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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,032.36, 283,548.54 and 55,902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,032.36, 283,548.54 and 55,902.25 is: 83,853.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,032.36 : 283,548.54 = 55,902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,032.36/283,548.54 = 55,902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,032.36x = 283,548.54 × 55,902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,032.36x = 15,850,999,952.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,999,952.47/189,032.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,853.37

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