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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,835.31, 260,030.68 and 184,644.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,835.31, 260,030.68 and 184,644.37 is: 254,259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,835.31 : 260,030.68 = 184,644.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,835.31/260,030.68 = 184,644.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,835.31x = 260,030.68 × 184,644.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,835.31x = 48,013,201,089.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,013,201,089.27/188,835.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,259.66

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