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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,854.56, 325,797.72 and 188,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,854.56, 325,797.72 and 188,440.40 is: 260,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,854.56 : 325,797.72 = 188,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,854.56/325,797.72 = 188,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,854.56x = 325,797.72 × 188,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,854.56x = 61,393,452,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,393,452,675.89/235,854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,302.17

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