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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,719.70, 260,381.49 and 131,294.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,719.70, 260,381.49 and 131,294.54 is: 181,150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,719.70 : 260,381.49 = 131,294.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,719.70/260,381.49 = 131,294.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,719.70x = 260,381.49 × 131,294.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,719.70x = 34,186,666,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,186,666,652.16/188,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,150.50

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