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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,999.80, 283,499.70 and 156,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,999.80, 283,499.70 and 156,194.80 is: 234,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,999.80 : 283,499.70 = 156,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,999.80/283,499.70 = 156,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,999.80x = 283,499.70 × 156,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,999.80x = 44,281,178,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281,178,941.56/188,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,292.20

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