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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,813.40, 283,220.10 and 114,163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,813.40, 283,220.10 and 114,163.80 is: 171,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,813.40 : 283,220.10 = 114,163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,813.40/283,220.10 = 114,163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,813.40x = 283,220.10 × 114,163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,813.40x = 32,333,482,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,333,482,852.38/188,813.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,245.70

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