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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,710.44, 260,502.12 and 134,902.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,710.44, 260,502.12 and 134,902.14 is: 186,223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,710.44 : 260,502.12 = 134,902.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,710.44/260,502.12 = 134,902.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,710.44x = 260,502.12 × 134,902.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,710.44x = 35,142,293,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142,293,462.54/188,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,223.37

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