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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,334, 259,924.02 and 108,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,334, 259,924.02 and 108,846 is: 150,220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,334 : 259,924.02 = 108,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,334/259,924.02 = 108,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,334x = 259,924.02 × 108,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,334x = 28,291,689,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,291,689,880.92/188,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,220.83

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