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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,052.40, 283,480.50 and 55,915.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,052.40, 283,480.50 and 55,915.16 is: 83,843.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,052.40 : 283,480.50 = 55,915.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,052.40/283,480.50 = 55,915.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,052.40x = 283,480.50 × 55,915.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,052.40x = 15,850,857,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,850,857,514.38/189,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,843.73

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