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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,036.65, 283,554.98 and 55,906.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,036.65, 283,554.98 and 55,906.55 is: 83,859.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,036.65 : 283,554.98 = 55,906.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,036.65/283,554.98 = 55,906.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,036.65x = 283,554.98 × 55,906.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,036.65x = 15,852,579,678.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,579,678.70/189,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,859.82

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