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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,311.60, 388,103.40 and 188,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,311.60, 388,103.40 and 188,031.60 is: 281,420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,311.60 : 388,103.40 = 188,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,311.60/388,103.40 = 188,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,311.60x = 388,103.40 × 188,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,311.60x = 72,975,703,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,975,703,267.44/259,311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,420.90

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