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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,892.40, 325,946.04 and 188,536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,892.40, 325,946.04 and 188,536.56 is: 260,511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,892.40 : 325,946.04 = 188,536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,892.40/325,946.04 = 188,536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,892.40x = 325,946.04 × 188,536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,892.40x = 61,452,745,127.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,452,745,127.22/235,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,511.76

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