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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,833.56, 260,028.27 and 184,642.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,833.56, 260,028.27 and 184,642.62 is: 254,257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,833.56 : 260,028.27 = 184,642.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,833.56/260,028.27 = 184,642.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,833.56x = 260,028.27 × 184,642.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,833.56x = 48,012,301,046.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,012,301,046.87/188,833.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,257.25

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