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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,991.88, 260,691.54 and 112,459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188,991.88, 260,691.54 and 112,459.24 is: 155,123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188,991.88 : 260,691.54 = 112,459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188,991.88/260,691.54 = 112,459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188,991.88x = 260,691.54 × 112,459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188,991.88x = 29,317,172,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,317,172,462.83/188,991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,123.98

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