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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,452.70, 282,679.05 and 137,714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,452.70, 282,679.05 and 137,714.30 is: 206,571.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,452.70 : 282,679.05 = 137,714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,452.70/282,679.05 = 137,714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,452.70x = 282,679.05 × 137,714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,452.70x = 38,928,947,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,928,947,495.42/188,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,571.45

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