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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,220.13, 260,254.69 and 185,178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,220.13, 260,254.69 and 185,178.04 is: 256,048.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,220.13 : 260,254.69 = 185,178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,220.13/260,254.69 = 185,178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,220.13x = 260,254.69 × 185,178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,220.13x = 48,193,453,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,193,453,395.01/188,220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,048.35

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