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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,074.14, 283,510.92 and 55,936.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,074.14, 283,510.92 and 55,936.06 is: 83,874.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,074.14 : 283,510.92 = 55,936.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,074.14/283,510.92 = 55,936.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,074.14x = 283,510.92 × 55,936.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,074.14x = 15,858,483,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858,483,831.78/189,074.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,874.42

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