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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,024.56, 388,264.68 and 118,667.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,024.56, 388,264.68 and 118,667.76 is: 177,876.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,024.56 : 388,264.68 = 118,667.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,024.56/388,264.68 = 118,667.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,024.56x = 388,264.68 × 118,667.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,024.56x = 46,074,499,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,074,499,862.72/259,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,876.95

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