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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,794.60, 283,191.90 and 185,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,794.60, 283,191.90 and 185,514.10 is: 278,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,794.60 : 283,191.90 = 185,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,794.60/283,191.90 = 185,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,794.60x = 283,191.90 × 185,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,794.60x = 52,536,090,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,536,090,455.79/188,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,271.15

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