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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,037.25, 283,555.88 and 55,907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,037.25, 283,555.88 and 55,907.12 is: 83,860.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,037.25 : 283,555.88 = 55,907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,037.25/283,555.88 = 55,907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,037.25x = 283,555.88 × 55,907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,037.25x = 15,852,793,248.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,793,248.87/189,037.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,860.69

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