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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,870.92, 260,642.82 and 108,301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,870.92, 260,642.82 and 108,301.48 is: 149,456.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,870.92 : 260,642.82 = 108,301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,870.92/260,642.82 = 108,301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,870.92x = 260,642.82 × 108,301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,870.92x = 28,228,003,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,228,003,157.37/188,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,456.59

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