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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,792.09, 283,188.12 and 177,244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,792.09, 283,188.12 and 177,244.73 is: 265,867.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,792.09 : 283,188.12 = 177,244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,792.09/283,188.12 = 177,244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,792.09x = 283,188.12 × 177,244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,792.09x = 50,193,601,868.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,193,601,868.61/188,792.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,867.08

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