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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,102.08, 283,712.58 and 55,983.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,102.08, 283,712.58 and 55,983.51 is: 83,992.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,102.08 : 283,712.58 = 55,983.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,102.08/283,712.58 = 55,983.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,102.08x = 283,712.58 × 55,983.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,102.08x = 15,883,226,059.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,883,226,059.56/189,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,992.87

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