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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,819.28, 260,652.24 and 135,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,819.28, 260,652.24 and 135,010.80 is: 186,373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,819.28 : 260,652.24 = 135,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,819.28/260,652.24 = 135,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,819.28x = 260,652.24 × 135,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,819.28x = 35,190,867,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,190,867,444.19/188,819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,373.27

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