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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,851.92, 260,659.98 and 108,277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,851.92, 260,659.98 and 108,277.98 is: 149,449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,851.92 : 260,659.98 = 108,277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,851.92/260,659.98 = 108,277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,851.92x = 260,659.98 × 108,277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,851.92x = 28,223,736,101.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,223,736,101.24/188,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,449.03

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