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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,027.44, 388,385.64 and 175,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,027.44, 388,385.64 and 175,668.72 is: 263,397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,027.44 : 388,385.64 = 175,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,027.44/388,385.64 = 175,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,027.44x = 388,385.64 × 175,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,027.44x = 68,227,208,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,227,208,245.18/259,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,397.61

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