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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,711.52, 260,203.73 and 150,441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,711.52, 260,203.73 and 150,441.17 is: 207,434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,711.52 : 260,203.73 = 150,441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,711.52/260,203.73 = 150,441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,711.52x = 260,203.73 × 150,441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,711.52x = 39,145,351,526.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,145,351,526.34/188,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,434.88

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