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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,956.56, 325,938.60 and 188,542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,956.56, 325,938.60 and 188,542.64 is: 260,443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,956.56 : 325,938.60 = 188,542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,956.56/325,938.60 = 188,542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,956.56x = 325,938.60 × 188,542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,956.56x = 61,453,324,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,453,324,121.90/235,956.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,443.38

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