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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,609.91, 260,284.83 and 108,044.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,609.91, 260,284.83 and 108,044.46 is: 149,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,609.91 : 260,284.83 = 108,044.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,609.91/260,284.83 = 108,044.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,609.91x = 260,284.83 × 108,044.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,609.91x = 28,122,333,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,122,333,903.54/188,609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,103.16

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