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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,045.43, 283,623.51 and 55,929.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,045.43, 283,623.51 and 55,929.26 is: 83,910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,045.43 : 283,623.51 = 55,929.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,045.43/283,623.51 = 55,929.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,045.43x = 283,623.51 × 55,929.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,045.43x = 15,862,853,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,862,853,032.90/189,045.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,910.27

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