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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,073.14, 283,509.42 and 55,935.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,073.14, 283,509.42 and 55,935.06 is: 83,872.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,073.14 : 283,509.42 = 55,935.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,073.14/283,509.42 = 55,935.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,073.14x = 283,509.42 × 55,935.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,073.14x = 15,858,116,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858,116,418.27/189,073.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,872.92

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