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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,759.16, 283,140.98 and 64,109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,759.16, 283,140.98 and 64,109.88 is: 96,165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,759.16 : 283,140.98 = 64,109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,759.16/283,140.98 = 64,109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,759.16x = 283,140.98 × 64,109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,759.16x = 18,152,134,250.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152,134,250.88/188,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,165.58

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