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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,246.08, 259,728.96 and 111,701.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,246.08, 259,728.96 and 111,701.62 is: 154,118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,246.08 : 259,728.96 = 111,701.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,246.08/259,728.96 = 111,701.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,246.08x = 259,728.96 × 111,701.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,246.08x = 29,012,145,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,012,145,592.92/188,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,118.19

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