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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,054.92, 281,650.38 and 158,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,054.92, 281,650.38 and 158,091.40 is: 236,773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,054.92 : 281,650.38 = 158,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,054.92/281,650.38 = 158,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,054.92x = 281,650.38 × 158,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,054.92x = 44,526,502,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,526,502,884.73/188,054.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,773.93

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