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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,750.40, 389,625.60 and 189,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,750.40, 389,625.60 and 189,766.40 is: 284,649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,750.40 : 389,625.60 = 189,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,750.40/389,625.60 = 189,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,750.40x = 389,625.60 × 189,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,750.40x = 73,937,847,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,937,847,459.84/259,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,649.60

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