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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,038.15, 283,557.23 and 55,908.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,038.15, 283,557.23 and 55,908.05 is: 83,862.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,038.15 : 283,557.23 = 55,908.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,038.15/283,557.23 = 55,908.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,038.15x = 283,557.23 × 55,908.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,038.15x = 15,853,131,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853,131,792.70/189,038.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,862.08

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