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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,898.48, 260,524.92 and 137,853.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,898.48, 260,524.92 and 137,853.84 is: 190,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,898.48 : 260,524.92 = 137,853.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,898.48/260,524.92 = 137,853.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,898.48x = 260,524.92 × 137,853.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,898.48x = 35,914,360,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,914,360,637.69/188,898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,125.20

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