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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,759.36, 283,007.82 and 83,520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,759.36, 283,007.82 and 83,520.92 is: 125,223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,759.36 : 283,007.82 = 83,520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,759.36/283,007.82 = 83,520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,759.36x = 283,007.82 × 83,520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,759.36x = 23,637,073,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,637,073,493.59/188,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,223.32

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