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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,808.62, 283,129.83 and 100,041.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,808.62, 283,129.83 and 100,041.66 is: 150,018.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,808.62 : 283,129.83 = 100,041.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,808.62/283,129.83 = 100,041.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,808.62x = 283,129.83 × 100,041.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,808.62x = 28,324,778,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,324,778,188.72/188,808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,018.46

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