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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,092.10, 283,652.73 and 55,970.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,092.10, 283,652.73 and 55,970.22 is: 83,959.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,092.10 : 283,652.73 = 55,970.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,092.10/283,652.73 = 55,970.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,092.10x = 283,652.73 × 55,970.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,092.10x = 15,876,105,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,876,105,701.70/189,092.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,959.65

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