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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,377.38, 282,289.59 and 94,754.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,377.38, 282,289.59 and 94,754.34 is: 141,992.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,377.38 : 282,289.59 = 94,754.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,377.38/282,289.59 = 94,754.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,377.38x = 282,289.59 × 94,754.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,377.38x = 26,748,163,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,748,163,789.32/188,377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,992.44

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