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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,637.25, 389,309.78 and 178,679.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,637.25, 389,309.78 and 178,679.37 is: 267,918.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,637.25 : 389,309.78 = 178,679.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,637.25/389,309.78 = 178,679.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,637.25x = 389,309.78 × 178,679.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,637.25x = 69,561,626,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,561,626,225.24/259,637.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,918.51

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