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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,348.52, 283,818.42 and 155,801.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,348.52, 283,818.42 and 155,801.10 is: 234,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,348.52 : 283,818.42 = 155,801.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,348.52/283,818.42 = 155,801.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,348.52x = 283,818.42 × 155,801.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,348.52x = 44,219,222,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,219,222,036.26/188,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,773.40

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