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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,204.96, 283,842.41 and 54,263.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,204.96, 283,842.41 and 54,263.37 is: 81,405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,204.96 : 283,842.41 = 54,263.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,204.96/283,842.41 = 54,263.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,204.96x = 283,842.41 × 54,263.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,204.96x = 15,402,245,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402,245,444.20/189,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,405.08

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