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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,709.69, 260,501.09 and 134,901.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,709.69, 260,501.09 and 134,901.39 is: 186,222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,709.69 : 260,501.09 = 134,901.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,709.69/260,501.09 = 134,901.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,709.69x = 260,501.09 × 134,901.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,709.69x = 35,141,958,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,141,958,463.01/188,709.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,222.33

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