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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,893.40, 325,947.42 and 188,537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,893.40, 325,947.42 and 188,537.56 is: 260,513.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,893.40 : 325,947.42 = 188,537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,893.40/325,947.42 = 188,537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,893.40x = 325,947.42 × 188,537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,893.40x = 61,453,331,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453,331,255.10/235,893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,513.14

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