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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,178.97, 386,439.66 and 137,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,178.97, 386,439.66 and 137,935.44 is: 206,460.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,178.97 : 386,439.66 = 137,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,178.97/386,439.66 = 137,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,178.97x = 386,439.66 × 137,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,178.97x = 53,303,724,535.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,303,724,535.55/258,178.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,460.36

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