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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,253.64, 282,380.55 and 118,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,253.64, 282,380.55 and 118,182.16 is: 177,273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,253.64 : 282,380.55 = 118,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,253.64/282,380.55 = 118,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,253.64x = 282,380.55 × 118,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,253.64x = 33,372,343,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372,343,340.99/188,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,273.30

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