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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,676.21, 260,519.34 and 144,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,676.21, 260,519.34 and 144,999.60 is: 200,211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,676.21 : 260,519.34 = 144,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,676.21/260,519.34 = 144,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,676.21x = 260,519.34 × 144,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,676.21x = 37,775,200,092.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,775,200,092.26/188,676.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,211.78

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