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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,043.24, 383,698.80 and 188,041.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,043.24, 383,698.80 and 188,041.88 is: 281,793.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,043.24 : 383,698.80 = 188,041.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,043.24/383,698.80 = 188,041.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,043.24x = 383,698.80 × 188,041.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,043.24x = 72,151,443,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,151,443,705.74/256,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,793.98

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