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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,892.81, 388,383.50 and 118,663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,892.81, 388,383.50 and 118,663.45 is: 178,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,892.81 : 388,383.50 = 118,663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,892.81/388,383.50 = 118,663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,892.81x = 388,383.50 × 118,663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,892.81x = 46,086,926,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,086,926,033.08/258,892.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,015.47

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