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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,711.98, 260,428.76 and 108,154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,711.98, 260,428.76 and 108,154.95 is: 149,257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,711.98 : 260,428.76 = 108,154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,711.98/260,428.76 = 108,154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,711.98x = 260,428.76 × 108,154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,711.98x = 28,166,659,516.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,166,659,516.36/188,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,257.40

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