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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,741.13, 283,150.57 and 77,933.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,741.13, 283,150.57 and 77,933.13 is: 116,915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,741.13 : 283,150.57 = 77,933.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,741.13/283,150.57 = 77,933.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,741.13x = 283,150.57 × 77,933.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,741.13x = 22,066,810,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,066,810,181.38/188,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,915.75

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