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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,084.46, 259,628.82 and 127,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,084.46, 259,628.82 and 127,682.10 is: 176,250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,084.46 : 259,628.82 = 127,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,084.46/259,628.82 = 127,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,084.46x = 259,628.82 × 127,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,084.46x = 33,149,952,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,149,952,958.12/188,084.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,250.36

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