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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,263.20, 282,394.80 and 94,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,263.20, 282,394.80 and 94,951.20 is: 142,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,263.20 : 282,394.80 = 94,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,263.20/282,394.80 = 94,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,263.20x = 282,394.80 × 94,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,263.20x = 26,813,725,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,813,725,133.76/188,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,426.80

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