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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,112.08, 259,554.12 and 108,578

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,112.08, 259,554.12 and 108,578 is: 149,814.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,112.08 : 259,554.12 = 108,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,112.08/259,554.12 = 108,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,112.08x = 259,554.12 × 108,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,112.08x = 28,181,867,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,181,867,241.36/188,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,814.23

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