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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,778, 259,133.64 and 108,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,778, 259,133.64 and 108,290 is: 149,440.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,778 : 259,133.64 = 108,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,778/259,133.64 = 108,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,778x = 259,133.64 × 108,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,778x = 28,061,581,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,061,581,875.60/187,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,440.20

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