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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,114.79, 283,673.10 and 55,997.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,114.79, 283,673.10 and 55,997.56 is: 83,996.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,114.79 : 283,673.10 = 55,997.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,114.79/283,673.10 = 55,997.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,114.79x = 283,673.10 × 55,997.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,114.79x = 15,885,001,437.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,885,001,437.64/189,114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,996.61

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