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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,215.70, 282,323.55 and 94,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,215.70, 282,323.55 and 94,903.70 is: 142,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,215.70 : 282,323.55 = 94,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,215.70/282,323.55 = 94,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,215.70x = 282,323.55 × 94,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,215.70x = 26,793,549,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,793,549,492.14/188,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,355.55

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