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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,223.16, 282,085.52 and 138,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,223.16, 282,085.52 and 138,068.44 is: 206,919.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,223.16 : 282,085.52 = 138,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,223.16/282,085.52 = 138,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,223.16x = 282,085.52 × 138,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,223.16x = 38,947,107,692.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,947,107,692.99/188,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,919.85

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