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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,977.59, 283,462.92 and 46,823.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,977.59, 283,462.92 and 46,823.19 is: 70,233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,977.59 : 283,462.92 = 46,823.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,977.59/283,462.92 = 46,823.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,977.59x = 283,462.92 × 46,823.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,977.59x = 13,272,638,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,272,638,161.11/188,977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,233.93

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