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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,077.14, 283,670.70 and 55,960.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,077.14, 283,670.70 and 55,960.84 is: 83,957.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,077.14 : 283,670.70 = 55,960.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,077.14/283,670.70 = 55,960.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,077.14x = 283,670.70 × 55,960.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,077.14x = 15,874,450,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,874,450,655.39/189,077.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,957.54

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