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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,864.74, 283,119.02 and 94,005.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,864.74, 283,119.02 and 94,005.23 is: 140,919.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,864.74 : 283,119.02 = 94,005.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,864.74/283,119.02 = 94,005.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,864.74x = 283,119.02 × 94,005.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,864.74x = 26,614,669,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,614,669,712.58/188,864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,919.21

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