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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,957.93, 283,008.41 and 146,497.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,957.93, 283,008.41 and 146,497.73 is: 219,414.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,957.93 : 283,008.41 = 146,497.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,957.93/283,008.41 = 146,497.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,957.93x = 283,008.41 × 146,497.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,957.93x = 41,460,088,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,460,088,903.42/188,957.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,414.39

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