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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,159.96, 259,660.68 and 103,276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,159.96, 259,660.68 and 103,276.82 is: 142,521.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,159.96 : 259,660.68 = 103,276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,159.96/259,660.68 = 103,276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,159.96x = 259,660.68 × 103,276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,159.96x = 26,816,929,309.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,816,929,309.44/188,159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,521.98

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