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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,375.67, 259,963.97 and 107,829.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,375.67, 259,963.97 and 107,829.09 is: 148,807.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,375.67 : 259,963.97 = 107,829.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,375.67/259,963.97 = 107,829.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,375.67x = 259,963.97 × 107,829.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,375.67x = 28,031,677,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,031,677,778.74/188,375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,807.32

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