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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,910.43, 283,476.37 and 135,544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,910.43, 283,476.37 and 135,544.90 is: 203,396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,910.43 : 283,476.37 = 135,544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,910.43/283,476.37 = 135,544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,910.43x = 283,476.37 × 135,544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,910.43x = 38,423,776,224.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,423,776,224.01/188,910.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,396.80

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