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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,819.10, 282,969.45 and 153,827.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,819.10, 282,969.45 and 153,827.10 is: 230,529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,819.10 : 282,969.45 = 153,827.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,819.10/282,969.45 = 153,827.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,819.10x = 282,969.45 × 153,827.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,819.10x = 43,528,369,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,528,369,882.10/188,819.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,529.49

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