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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,218.76, 260,252.78 and 185,176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,218.76, 260,252.78 and 185,176.66 is: 256,046.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,218.76 : 260,252.78 = 185,176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,218.76/260,252.78 = 185,176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,218.76x = 260,252.78 × 185,176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,218.76x = 48,192,740,368.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192,740,368.42/188,218.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,046.43

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