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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,771.03, 283,015.12 and 113,873.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,771.03, 283,015.12 and 113,873.72 is: 170,725.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,771.03 : 283,015.12 = 113,873.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,771.03/283,015.12 = 113,873.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,771.03x = 283,015.12 × 113,873.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,771.03x = 32,227,983,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227,983,184.66/188,771.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,725.26

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