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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,145.25, 282,217.88 and 63,486.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,145.25, 282,217.88 and 63,486.25 is: 95,229.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,145.25 : 282,217.88 = 63,486.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,145.25/282,217.88 = 63,486.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,145.25x = 282,217.88 × 63,486.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,145.25x = 17,916,954,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,916,954,884.15/188,145.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,229.38

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