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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,908.98, 283,036.23 and 132,642.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,908.98, 283,036.23 and 132,642.06 is: 198,733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,908.98 : 283,036.23 = 132,642.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,908.98/283,036.23 = 132,642.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,908.98x = 283,036.23 × 132,642.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,908.98x = 37,542,508,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,542,508,601.83/188,908.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,733.32

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