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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,226.89, 283,757.92 and 54,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,226.89, 283,757.92 and 54,261.14 is: 81,368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,226.89 : 283,757.92 = 54,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,226.89/283,757.92 = 54,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,226.89x = 283,757.92 × 54,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,226.89x = 15,397,026,668.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397,026,668.79/189,226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,368.07

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