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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,864.06, 325,810.83 and 188,449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,864.06, 325,810.83 and 188,449.90 is: 260,315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,864.06 : 325,810.83 = 188,449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,864.06/325,810.83 = 188,449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,864.06x = 325,810.83 × 188,449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,864.06x = 61,399,018,332.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,399,018,332.42/235,864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,315.28

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