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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,044.93, 283,622.76 and 55,928.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,044.93, 283,622.76 and 55,928.76 is: 83,909.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,044.93 : 283,622.76 = 55,928.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,044.93/283,622.76 = 55,928.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,044.93x = 283,622.76 × 55,928.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,044.93x = 15,862,669,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,862,669,274.58/189,044.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,909.52

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