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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,848.54, 283,551.99 and 126,059.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,848.54, 283,551.99 and 126,059.86 is: 189,276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,848.54 : 283,551.99 = 126,059.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,848.54/283,551.99 = 126,059.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,848.54x = 283,551.99 × 126,059.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,848.54x = 35,744,524,162.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,744,524,162.12/188,848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,276.15

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