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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,087.35, 281,802.96 and 156,699.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,087.35, 281,802.96 and 156,699.04 is: 234,775.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,087.35 : 281,802.96 = 156,699.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,087.35/281,802.96 = 156,699.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,087.35x = 281,802.96 × 156,699.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,087.35x = 44,158,253,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158,253,301.16/188,087.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,775.24

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