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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,841.60, 283,003.20 and 153,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,841.60, 283,003.20 and 153,849.60 is: 230,563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,841.60 : 283,003.20 = 153,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,841.60/283,003.20 = 153,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,841.60x = 283,003.20 × 153,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,841.60x = 43,539,929,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,539,929,118.72/188,841.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,563.23

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