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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,034.25, 283,551.38 and 55,904.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,034.25, 283,551.38 and 55,904.15 is: 83,856.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,034.25 : 283,551.38 = 55,904.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,034.25/283,551.38 = 55,904.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,034.25x = 283,551.38 × 55,904.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,034.25x = 15,851,697,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851,697,182.95/189,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,856.22

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