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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,703.28, 388,055.03 and 116,382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,703.28, 388,055.03 and 116,382.32 is: 174,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,703.28 : 388,055.03 = 116,382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,703.28/388,055.03 = 116,382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,703.28x = 388,055.03 × 116,382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,703.28x = 45,162,743,939.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,162,743,939.41/258,703.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,573.52

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