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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,092.13, 283,637.39 and 55,973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,092.13, 283,637.39 and 55,973.22 is: 83,959.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,092.13 : 283,637.39 = 55,973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,092.13/283,637.39 = 55,973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,092.13x = 283,637.39 × 55,973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,092.13x = 15,876,097,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,876,097,750.83/189,092.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,959.59

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