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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,887.06, 388,374.87 and 118,657.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,887.06, 388,374.87 and 118,657.70 is: 178,006.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,887.06 : 388,374.87 = 118,657.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,887.06/388,374.87 = 118,657.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,887.06x = 388,374.87 × 118,657.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,887.06x = 46,083,668,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,083,668,812.00/258,887.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,006.85

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