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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,924.80, 389,272.80 and 176,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,924.80, 389,272.80 and 176,366.40 is: 264,132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,924.80 : 389,272.80 = 176,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,924.80/389,272.80 = 176,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,924.80x = 389,272.80 × 176,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,924.80x = 68,654,642,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,654,642,353.92/259,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,132.71

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