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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,188.58, 283,799.28 and 54,253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,188.58, 283,799.28 and 54,253.28 is: 81,384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,188.58 : 283,799.28 = 54,253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,188.58/283,799.28 = 54,253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,188.58x = 283,799.28 × 54,253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,188.58x = 15,397,041,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397,041,801.64/189,188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,384.63

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