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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,207.88, 388,506.33 and 116,886.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,207.88, 388,506.33 and 116,886.51 is: 175,192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,207.88 : 388,506.33 = 116,886.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,207.88/388,506.33 = 116,886.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,207.88x = 388,506.33 × 116,886.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,207.88x = 45,411,149,026.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,411,149,026.61/259,207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,192.01

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