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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,847.54, 283,550.49 and 126,058.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,847.54, 283,550.49 and 126,058.86 is: 189,274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,847.54 : 283,550.49 = 126,058.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,847.54/283,550.49 = 126,058.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,847.54x = 283,550.49 × 126,058.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,847.54x = 35,744,051,521.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,744,051,521.84/188,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,274.65

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