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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,710.69, 260,502.47 and 134,902.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,710.69, 260,502.47 and 134,902.39 is: 186,223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,710.69 : 260,502.47 = 134,902.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,710.69/260,502.47 = 134,902.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,710.69x = 260,502.47 × 134,902.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,710.69x = 35,142,405,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142,405,803.90/188,710.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,223.72

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