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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,439.58, 260,034.39 and 107,867.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,439.58, 260,034.39 and 107,867.74 is: 148,850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,439.58 : 260,034.39 = 107,867.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,439.58/260,034.39 = 107,867.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,439.58x = 260,034.39 × 107,867.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,439.58x = 28,049,321,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049,321,971.58/188,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,850.48

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