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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,425.44, 260,016.48 and 115,855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,425.44, 260,016.48 and 115,855.92 is: 159,874.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,425.44 : 260,016.48 = 115,855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,425.44/260,016.48 = 115,855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,425.44x = 260,016.48 × 115,855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,425.44x = 30,124,448,505.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,124,448,505.56/188,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,874.64

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