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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,063.23, 259,527.50 and 103,180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,063.23, 259,527.50 and 103,180.63 is: 142,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,063.23 : 259,527.50 = 103,180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,063.23/259,527.50 = 103,180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,063.23x = 259,527.50 × 103,180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,063.23x = 26,778,210,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,778,210,952.33/188,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,389.40

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