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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,246.40, 388,869.60 and 176,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,246.40, 388,869.60 and 176,302.40 is: 264,453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,246.40 : 388,869.60 = 176,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,246.40/388,869.60 = 176,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,246.40x = 388,869.60 × 176,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,246.40x = 68,558,643,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,558,643,767.04/259,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,453.60

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