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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,091.10, 283,651.24 and 55,969.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,091.10, 283,651.24 and 55,969.22 is: 83,958.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,091.10 : 283,651.24 = 55,969.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,091.10/283,651.24 = 55,969.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,091.10x = 283,651.24 × 55,969.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,091.10x = 15,875,738,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,875,738,654.83/189,091.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,958.15

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