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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,087.29, 388,588.56 and 183,980.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,087.29, 388,588.56 and 183,980.24 is: 275,940.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,087.29 : 388,588.56 = 183,980.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,087.29/388,588.56 = 183,980.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,087.29x = 388,588.56 × 183,980.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,087.29x = 71,492,614,587.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,492,614,587.11/259,087.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,940.26

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