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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,173.20, 388,932.60 and 118,859.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,173.20, 388,932.60 and 118,859.60 is: 178,368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,173.20 : 388,932.60 = 118,859.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,173.20/388,932.60 = 118,859.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,173.20x = 388,932.60 × 118,859.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,173.20x = 46,228,373,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,228,373,262.96/259,173.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,368.65

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