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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,316.74, 282,518.58 and 55,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,316.74, 282,518.58 and 55,207.28 is: 82,823.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,316.74 : 282,518.58 = 55,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,316.74/282,518.58 = 55,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,316.74x = 282,518.58 × 55,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,316.74x = 15,597,082,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597,082,351.26/188,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,823.66

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