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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,395, 259,869.72 and 111,862.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,395, 259,869.72 and 111,862.12 is: 154,301.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,395 : 259,869.72 = 111,862.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,395/259,869.72 = 111,862.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,395x = 259,869.72 × 111,862.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,395x = 29,069,577,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,069,577,803.01/188,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,301.22

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