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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,036.36, 283,554.54 and 55,906.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,036.36, 283,554.54 and 55,906.25 is: 83,859.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,036.36 : 283,554.54 = 55,906.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,036.36/283,554.54 = 55,906.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,036.36x = 283,554.54 × 55,906.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,036.36x = 15,852,471,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,471,001.88/189,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,859.38

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