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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,739.52, 283,148.16 and 157,791.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,739.52, 283,148.16 and 157,791.04 is: 236,719.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,739.52 : 283,148.16 = 157,791.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,739.52/283,148.16 = 157,791.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,739.52x = 283,148.16 × 157,791.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,739.52x = 44,678,242,640.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,678,242,640.49/188,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,719.06

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