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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,034.36, 283,551.54 and 55,904.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,034.36, 283,551.54 and 55,904.25 is: 83,856.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,034.36 : 283,551.54 = 55,904.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,034.36/283,551.54 = 55,904.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,034.36x = 283,551.54 × 55,904.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,034.36x = 15,851,736,180.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851,736,180.05/189,034.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,856.38

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