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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,329.73, 282,422.31 and 80,190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,329.73, 282,422.31 and 80,190.58 is: 120,255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,329.73 : 282,422.31 = 80,190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,329.73/282,422.31 = 80,190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,329.73x = 282,422.31 × 80,190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,329.73x = 22,647,608,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647,608,843.84/188,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,255.09

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