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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,524.43, 282,786.70 and 55,404.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,524.43, 282,786.70 and 55,404.69 is: 83,107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,524.43 : 282,786.70 = 55,404.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,524.43/282,786.70 = 55,404.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,524.43x = 282,786.70 × 55,404.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,524.43x = 15,667,709,449.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,667,709,449.62/188,524.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,107.05

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