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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,625.61, 282,660.48 and 141,017.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,625.61, 282,660.48 and 141,017.35 is: 211,318.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,625.61 : 282,660.48 = 141,017.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,625.61/282,660.48 = 141,017.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,625.61x = 282,660.48 × 141,017.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,625.61x = 39,860,031,134.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,860,031,134.24/188,625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,318.24

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