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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,437.48, 282,655.56 and 178,977.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,437.48, 282,655.56 and 178,977.24 is: 268,465.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,437.48 : 282,655.56 = 178,977.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,437.48/282,655.56 = 178,977.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,437.48x = 282,655.56 × 178,977.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,437.48x = 50,588,911,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,588,911,999.45/188,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,465.23

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