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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,853.89, 283,184.60 and 92,797.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,853.89, 283,184.60 and 92,797.49 is: 139,148.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,853.89 : 283,184.60 = 92,797.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,853.89/283,184.60 = 92,797.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,853.89x = 283,184.60 × 92,797.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,853.89x = 26,278,819,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,278,819,398.62/188,853.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,148.95

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