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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,973, 260,774.10 and 108,395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,973, 260,774.10 and 108,395.46 is: 149,580.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,973 : 260,774.10 = 108,395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,973/260,774.10 = 108,395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,973x = 260,774.10 × 108,395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,973x = 28,266,728,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,266,728,525.59/188,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,580.78

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