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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,586.80, 388,765.80 and 176,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,586.80, 388,765.80 and 176,028.40 is: 263,625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,586.80 : 388,765.80 = 176,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,586.80/388,765.80 = 176,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,586.80x = 388,765.80 × 176,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,586.80x = 68,433,821,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,433,821,748.72/259,586.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,625.97

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