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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,069.80, 283,604.70 and 55,970.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,069.80, 283,604.70 and 55,970.60 is: 83,955.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,069.80 : 283,604.70 = 55,970.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,069.80/283,604.70 = 55,970.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,069.80x = 283,604.70 × 55,970.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,069.80x = 15,873,525,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,873,525,221.82/189,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,955.90

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