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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,079.38, 283,618.26 and 55,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,079.38, 283,618.26 and 55,960.20 is: 83,940.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,079.38 : 283,618.26 = 55,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,079.38/283,618.26 = 55,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,079.38x = 283,618.26 × 55,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,079.38x = 15,871,334,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,871,334,553.25/189,079.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,940.06

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