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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,306, 282,493.92 and 61,953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,306, 282,493.92 and 61,953.20 is: 92,941.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,306 : 282,493.92 = 61,953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,306/282,493.92 = 61,953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,306x = 282,493.92 × 61,953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,306x = 17,501,402,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,501,402,324.54/188,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92,941.29

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