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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,258.59, 388,582.20 and 116,937.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,258.59, 388,582.20 and 116,937.27 is: 175,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,258.59 : 388,582.20 = 116,937.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,258.59/388,582.20 = 116,937.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,258.59x = 388,582.20 × 116,937.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,258.59x = 45,439,741,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439,741,638.59/259,258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,268.03

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