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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,946, 260,722.80 and 108,369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,946, 260,722.80 and 108,369.36 is: 149,536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,946 : 260,722.80 = 108,369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,946/260,722.80 = 108,369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,946x = 260,722.80 × 108,369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,946x = 28,254,362,973.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,254,362,973.41/188,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,536.71

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