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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,801.22, 283,177.50 and 55,695.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,801.22, 283,177.50 and 55,695.54 is: 83,536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,801.22 : 283,177.50 = 55,695.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,801.22/283,177.50 = 55,695.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,801.22x = 283,177.50 × 55,695.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,801.22x = 15,771,723,778.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,771,723,778.35/188,801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,536.13

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