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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,023.20, 282,285.08 and 109,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,023.20, 282,285.08 and 109,194 is: 163,936.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,023.20 : 282,285.08 = 109,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,023.20/282,285.08 = 109,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,023.20x = 282,285.08 × 109,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,023.20x = 30,823,837,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823,837,025.52/188,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,936.35

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