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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,844.42, 283,545.80 and 126,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,844.42, 283,545.80 and 126,055.74 is: 189,269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,844.42 : 283,545.80 = 126,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,844.42/283,545.80 = 126,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,844.42x = 283,545.80 × 126,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,844.42x = 35,742,575,642.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,742,575,642.89/188,844.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,269.96

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