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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,333.61, 259,914.93 and 107,786.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,333.61, 259,914.93 and 107,786.40 is: 148,753.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,333.61 : 259,914.93 = 107,786.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,333.61/259,914.93 = 107,786.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,333.61x = 259,914.93 × 107,786.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,333.61x = 28,015,294,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,015,294,610.95/188,333.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,753.56

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