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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,730.38, 388,095.66 and 116,409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,730.38, 388,095.66 and 116,409.42 is: 174,614.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,730.38 : 388,095.66 = 116,409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,730.38/388,095.66 = 116,409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,730.38x = 388,095.66 × 116,409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,730.38x = 45,177,990,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,177,990,685.12/258,730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,614.17

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