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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,393.44, 259,967.88 and 107,802.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,393.44, 259,967.88 and 107,802.48 is: 148,758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,393.44 : 259,967.88 = 107,802.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,393.44/259,967.88 = 107,802.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,393.44x = 259,967.88 × 107,802.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,393.44x = 28,025,182,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,025,182,184.34/188,393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,758.80

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