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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,733, 283,143.24 and 64,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,733, 283,143.24 and 64,074 is: 96,125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,733 : 283,143.24 = 64,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,733/283,143.24 = 64,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,733x = 283,143.24 × 64,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,733x = 18,142,119,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142,119,959.76/188,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,125.85

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