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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,752.38, 283,106.97 and 82,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,752.38, 283,106.97 and 82,114.26 is: 123,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,752.38 : 283,106.97 = 82,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,752.38/283,106.97 = 82,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,752.38x = 283,106.97 × 82,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,752.38x = 23,247,119,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,247,119,342.39/188,752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,161.99

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