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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,511.53, 260,106.63 and 112,057.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,511.53, 260,106.63 and 112,057.65 is: 154,616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,511.53 : 260,106.63 = 112,057.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,511.53/260,106.63 = 112,057.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,511.53x = 260,106.63 × 112,057.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,511.53x = 29,146,937,707.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,146,937,707.22/188,511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,616.21

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