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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,710.98, 260,427.38 and 108,153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,710.98, 260,427.38 and 108,153.95 is: 149,256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,710.98 : 260,427.38 = 108,153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,710.98/260,427.38 = 108,153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,710.98x = 260,427.38 × 108,153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,710.98x = 28,166,248,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166,248,803.40/188,710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,256.01

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