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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,052.38, 283,577.76 and 55,933.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,052.38, 283,577.76 and 55,933.47 is: 83,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,052.38 : 283,577.76 = 55,933.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,052.38/283,577.76 = 55,933.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,052.38x = 283,577.76 × 55,933.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,052.38x = 15,861,488,131.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861,488,131.63/189,052.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,899.97

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