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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,207.78, 282,138.38 and 81,524.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,207.78, 282,138.38 and 81,524.70 is: 122,211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,207.78 : 282,138.38 = 81,524.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,207.78/282,138.38 = 81,524.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,207.78x = 282,138.38 × 81,524.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,207.78x = 23,001,246,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001,246,380.36/188,207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,211.99

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