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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,660.74, 260,328.15 and 127,539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,660.74, 260,328.15 and 127,539.88 is: 175,989.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,660.74 : 260,328.15 = 127,539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,660.74/260,328.15 = 127,539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,660.74x = 260,328.15 × 127,539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,660.74x = 33,202,221,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,202,221,011.62/188,660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,989.03

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