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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,034.12, 283,606.62 and 55,917.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,034.12, 283,606.62 and 55,917.88 is: 83,893.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,034.12 : 283,606.62 = 55,917.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,034.12/283,606.62 = 55,917.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,034.12x = 283,606.62 × 55,917.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,034.12x = 15,858,680,944.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858,680,944.37/189,034.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,893.22

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