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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,216.67, 259,721.73 and 111,722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,216.67, 259,721.73 and 111,722.70 is: 154,167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,216.67 : 259,721.73 = 111,722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,216.67/259,721.73 = 111,722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,216.67x = 259,721.73 × 111,722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,216.67x = 29,016,812,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,016,812,924.27/188,216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,167.07

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