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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,719.22, 283,078.82 and 129,374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,719.22, 283,078.82 and 129,374.98 is: 194,062.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,719.22 : 283,078.82 = 129,374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,719.22/283,078.82 = 129,374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,719.22x = 283,078.82 × 129,374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,719.22x = 36,623,316,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,623,316,291.66/188,719.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,062.46

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