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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,833.31, 260,027.93 and 184,642.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,833.31, 260,027.93 and 184,642.37 is: 254,256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,833.31 : 260,027.93 = 184,642.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,833.31/260,027.93 = 184,642.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,833.31x = 260,027.93 × 184,642.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,833.31x = 48,012,172,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,012,172,338.18/188,833.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,256.90

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