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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,170.28, 282,320.22 and 94,599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,170.28, 282,320.22 and 94,599.08 is: 141,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,170.28 : 282,320.22 = 94,599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,170.28/282,320.22 = 94,599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,170.28x = 282,320.22 × 94,599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,170.28x = 26,707,233,077.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707,233,077.40/188,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,931.20

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