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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,013.76, 259,406.40 and 120,984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,013.76, 259,406.40 and 120,984.64 is: 166,924.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,013.76 : 259,406.40 = 120,984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,013.76/259,406.40 = 120,984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,013.76x = 259,406.40 × 120,984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,013.76x = 31,384,189,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,384,189,917.70/188,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,924.96

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