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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,907.60, 283,102.20 and 153,915.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,907.60, 283,102.20 and 153,915.60 is: 230,662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,907.60 : 283,102.20 = 153,915.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,907.60/283,102.20 = 153,915.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,907.60x = 283,102.20 × 153,915.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,907.60x = 43,573,844,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,573,844,974.32/188,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,662.21

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