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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,852.92, 260,661.36 and 108,278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,852.92, 260,661.36 and 108,278.98 is: 149,450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,852.92 : 260,661.36 = 108,278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,852.92/260,661.36 = 108,278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,852.92x = 260,661.36 × 108,278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,852.92x = 28,224,146,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,224,146,186.21/188,852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,450.41

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