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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,084.28, 388,584.07 and 183,977.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,084.28, 388,584.07 and 183,977.24 is: 275,935.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,084.28 : 388,584.07 = 183,977.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,084.28/388,584.07 = 183,977.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,084.28x = 388,584.07 × 183,977.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,084.28x = 71,490,622,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,490,622,303.70/259,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,935.78

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