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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,038.70, 388,442.85 and 118,840.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,038.70, 388,442.85 and 118,840.30 is: 178,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,038.70 : 388,442.85 = 118,840.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,038.70/388,442.85 = 118,840.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,038.70x = 388,442.85 × 118,840.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,038.70x = 46,162,664,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,162,664,826.86/259,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,207.60

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