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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,248.46, 259,651.68 and 159,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,248.46, 259,651.68 and 159,757.88 is: 220,354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,248.46 : 259,651.68 = 159,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,248.46/259,651.68 = 159,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,248.46x = 259,651.68 × 159,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,248.46x = 41,481,401,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,481,401,935.24/188,248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,354.54

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