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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,691.91, 283,169.08 and 121,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,691.91, 283,169.08 and 121,966.54 is: 183,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,691.91 : 283,169.08 = 121,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,691.91/283,169.08 = 121,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,691.91x = 283,169.08 × 121,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,691.91x = 34,537,151,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,537,151,201.82/188,691.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,034.62

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