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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,704.20, 389,556.30 and 188,845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,704.20, 389,556.30 and 188,845.40 is: 283,268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,704.20 : 389,556.30 = 188,845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,704.20/389,556.30 = 188,845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,704.20x = 389,556.30 × 188,845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,704.20x = 73,565,915,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,565,915,296.02/259,704.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,268.10

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