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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,101.59, 283,655.36 and 55,995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,101.59, 283,655.36 and 55,995.37 is: 83,993.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,101.59 : 283,655.36 = 55,995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,101.59/283,655.36 = 55,995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,101.59x = 283,655.36 × 55,995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,101.59x = 15,883,386,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,883,386,835.68/189,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,993.94

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