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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,305.07, 259,785.87 and 120,304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,305.07, 259,785.87 and 120,304.41 is: 165,972.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,305.07 : 259,785.87 = 120,304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,305.07/259,785.87 = 120,304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,305.07x = 259,785.87 × 120,304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,305.07x = 31,253,384,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,253,384,391.35/188,305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,972.09

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