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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,891.29, 283,357.70 and 94,145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,891.29, 283,357.70 and 94,145.33 is: 141,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,891.29 : 283,357.70 = 94,145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,891.29/283,357.70 = 94,145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,891.29x = 283,357.70 × 94,145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,891.29x = 26,676,803,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,676,803,879.18/188,891.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,228.34

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