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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,113.20, 358,997.04 and 188,467.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,113.20, 358,997.04 and 188,467.08 is: 260,114.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,113.20 : 358,997.04 = 188,467.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,113.20/358,997.04 = 188,467.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,113.20x = 358,997.04 × 188,467.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,113.20x = 67,659,123,857.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,659,123,857.44/260,113.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,114.15

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