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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,951.52, 283,558.32 and 122,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,951.52, 283,558.32 and 122,225.52 is: 183,423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,951.52 : 283,558.32 = 122,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,951.52/283,558.32 = 122,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,951.52x = 283,558.32 × 122,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,951.52x = 34,658,063,112.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,658,063,112.33/188,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,423.04

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