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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,312.60, 388,104.90 and 188,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,312.60, 388,104.90 and 188,032.60 is: 281,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,312.60 : 388,104.90 = 188,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,312.60/388,104.90 = 188,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,312.60x = 388,104.90 × 188,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,312.60x = 72,976,373,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,976,373,419.74/259,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,422.40

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