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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,429.76, 260,030.08 and 103,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,429.76, 260,030.08 and 103,545 is: 142,890.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,429.76 : 260,030.08 = 103,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,429.76/260,030.08 = 103,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,429.76x = 260,030.08 × 103,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,429.76x = 26,924,814,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,924,814,633.60/188,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,890.46

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