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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,287.68, 282,470.40 and 55,172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,287.68, 282,470.40 and 55,172.28 is: 82,769.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,287.68 : 282,470.40 = 55,172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,287.68/282,470.40 = 55,172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,287.68x = 282,470.40 × 55,172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,287.68x = 15,584,536,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,584,536,000.51/188,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,769.81

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