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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,262.27, 283,810.98 and 54,296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,262.27, 283,810.98 and 54,296.56 is: 81,421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,262.27 : 283,810.98 = 54,296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,262.27/283,810.98 = 54,296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,262.27x = 283,810.98 × 54,296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,262.27x = 15,409,958,485.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,409,958,485.17/189,262.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,421.19

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