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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,033.36, 283,550.04 and 55,903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,033.36, 283,550.04 and 55,903.25 is: 83,854.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,033.36 : 283,550.04 = 55,903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,033.36/283,550.04 = 55,903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,033.36x = 283,550.04 × 55,903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,033.36x = 15,851,368,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851,368,773.63/189,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,854.88

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