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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,117.73, 282,203.07 and 55,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,117.73, 282,203.07 and 55,008 is: 82,519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,117.73 : 282,203.07 = 55,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,117.73/282,203.07 = 55,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,117.73x = 282,203.07 × 55,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,117.73x = 15,523,426,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523,426,474.56/188,117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,519.74

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