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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,256, 282,324.12 and 61,867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,256, 282,324.12 and 61,867.08 is: 92,780.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,256 : 282,324.12 = 61,867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,256/282,324.12 = 61,867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,256x = 282,324.12 × 61,867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,256x = 17,466,568,917.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,466,568,917.97/188,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,780.94

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