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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,227.52, 259,679.89 and 107,611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,227.52, 259,679.89 and 107,611.73 is: 148,461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,227.52 : 259,679.89 = 107,611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,227.52/259,679.89 = 107,611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,227.52x = 259,679.89 × 107,611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,227.52x = 27,944,602,209.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,944,602,209.11/188,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,461.83

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