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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,704.01, 388,306.26 and 186,731.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,704.01, 388,306.26 and 186,731.11 is: 280,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,704.01 : 388,306.26 = 186,731.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,704.01/388,306.26 = 186,731.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,704.01x = 388,306.26 × 186,731.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,704.01x = 72,508,858,949.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,508,858,949.75/258,704.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,277.29

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