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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,001.70, 282,002.55 and 179,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,001.70, 282,002.55 and 179,253.70 is: 268,880.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,001.70 : 282,002.55 = 179,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,001.70/282,002.55 = 179,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,001.70x = 282,002.55 × 179,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,001.70x = 50,550,000,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,550,000,496.94/188,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,880.55

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