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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,688.91, 284,552.42 and 54,756.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,688.91, 284,552.42 and 54,756.36 is: 82,140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,688.91 : 284,552.42 = 54,756.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,688.91/284,552.42 = 54,756.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,688.91x = 284,552.42 × 54,756.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,688.91x = 15,581,054,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,581,054,474.61/189,688.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,140.04

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