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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,464.43, 259,994.19 and 115,801.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,464.43, 259,994.19 and 115,801.35 is: 159,752.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,464.43 : 259,994.19 = 115,801.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,464.43/259,994.19 = 115,801.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,464.43x = 259,994.19 × 115,801.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,464.43x = 30,107,678,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,107,678,194.16/188,464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,752.58

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