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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,035.49, 283,553.22 and 55,905.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,035.49, 283,553.22 and 55,905.37 is: 83,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,035.49 : 283,553.22 = 55,905.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,035.49/283,553.22 = 55,905.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,035.49x = 283,553.22 × 55,905.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,035.49x = 15,852,147,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,147,678.79/189,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,858.05

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