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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,832.81, 260,027.24 and 184,641.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,832.81, 260,027.24 and 184,641.87 is: 254,256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,832.81 : 260,027.24 = 184,641.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,832.81/260,027.24 = 184,641.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,832.81x = 260,027.24 × 184,641.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,832.81x = 48,011,914,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,011,914,921.33/188,832.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,256.21

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