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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,227.64, 283,759.04 and 54,261.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,227.64, 283,759.04 and 54,261.89 is: 81,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,227.64 : 283,759.04 = 54,261.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,227.64/283,759.04 = 54,261.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,227.64x = 283,759.04 × 54,261.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,227.64x = 15,397,301,814.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397,301,814.99/189,227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,369.20

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