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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,219.13, 260,253.30 and 185,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,219.13, 260,253.30 and 185,177.04 is: 256,046.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,219.13 : 260,253.30 = 185,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,219.13/260,253.30 = 185,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,219.13x = 260,253.30 × 185,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,219.13x = 48,192,935,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192,935,462.70/188,219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,046.96

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