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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,284, 282,542.72 and 109,435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,284, 282,542.72 and 109,435.36 is: 164,220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,284 : 282,542.72 = 109,435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,284/282,542.72 = 109,435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,284x = 282,542.72 × 109,435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,284x = 30,920,164,278.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,920,164,278.58/188,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,220.88

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