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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,780.80, 389,671.20 and 188,932.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,780.80, 389,671.20 and 188,932.80 is: 283,399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,780.80 : 389,671.20 = 188,932.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,780.80/389,671.20 = 188,932.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,780.80x = 389,671.20 × 188,932.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,780.80x = 73,621,670,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,621,670,895.36/259,780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,399.20

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