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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,253.27, 260,021.13 and 140,718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,253.27, 260,021.13 and 140,718.84 is: 194,365.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,253.27 : 260,021.13 = 140,718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,253.27/260,021.13 = 140,718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,253.27x = 260,021.13 × 140,718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,253.27x = 36,589,871,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,589,871,789.09/188,253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,365.13

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