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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,752, 283,171.78 and 64,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,752, 283,171.78 and 64,093 is: 96,154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,752 : 283,171.78 = 64,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,752/283,171.78 = 64,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,752x = 283,171.78 × 64,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,752x = 18,149,328,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,149,328,895.54/188,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,154.37

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