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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,987.46, 283,481.58 and 177,440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,987.46, 283,481.58 and 177,440.10 is: 266,160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,987.46 : 283,481.58 = 177,440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,987.46/283,481.58 = 177,440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,987.46x = 283,481.58 × 177,440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,987.46x = 50,300,999,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,300,999,903.36/188,987.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,160.52

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