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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,114.29, 283,672.35 and 55,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,114.29, 283,672.35 and 55,997.06 is: 83,995.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,114.29 : 283,672.35 = 55,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,114.29/283,672.35 = 55,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,114.29x = 283,672.35 × 55,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,114.29x = 15,884,817,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,884,817,603.29/189,114.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,995.86

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