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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,037.65, 283,556.48 and 55,907.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,037.65, 283,556.48 and 55,907.55 is: 83,861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,037.65 : 283,556.48 = 55,907.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,037.65/283,556.48 = 55,907.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,037.65x = 283,556.48 × 55,907.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,037.65x = 15,852,948,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,948,083.42/189,037.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,861.33

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