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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,513.03, 260,108.70 and 112,059.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,513.03, 260,108.70 and 112,059.15 is: 154,618.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,513.03 : 260,108.70 = 112,059.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,513.03/260,108.70 = 112,059.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,513.03x = 260,108.70 × 112,059.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,513.03x = 29,147,559,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,147,559,829.61/188,513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,618.28

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