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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,114.72, 259,601.48 and 103,239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,114.72, 259,601.48 and 103,239.68 is: 142,472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,114.72 : 259,601.48 = 103,239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,114.72/259,601.48 = 103,239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,114.72x = 259,601.48 × 103,239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,114.72x = 26,801,173,722.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,801,173,722.73/188,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,472.50

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