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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,469.72, 260,092.98 and 103,588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,469.72, 260,092.98 and 103,588.92 is: 142,955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,469.72 : 260,092.98 = 103,588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,469.72/260,092.98 = 103,588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,469.72x = 260,092.98 × 103,588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,469.72x = 26,942,750,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,942,750,897.78/188,469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,955.33

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