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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,992.48, 283,489.12 and 177,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,992.48, 283,489.12 and 177,445.12 is: 266,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,992.48 : 283,489.12 = 177,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,992.48/283,489.12 = 177,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,992.48x = 283,489.12 × 177,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,992.48x = 50,303,760,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,303,760,917.09/188,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,168.06

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