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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,955.92, 388,301.22 and 118,594.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,955.92, 388,301.22 and 118,594.26 is: 177,830.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,955.92 : 388,301.22 = 118,594.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,955.92/388,301.22 = 118,594.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,955.92x = 388,301.22 × 118,594.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,955.92x = 46,050,295,843.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050,295,843.00/258,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,830.64

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