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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,938.80, 389,293.80 and 176,380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,938.80, 389,293.80 and 176,380.40 is: 264,153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,938.80 : 389,293.80 = 176,380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,938.80/389,293.80 = 176,380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,938.80x = 389,293.80 × 176,380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,938.80x = 68,663,796,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,663,796,161.52/259,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,153.70

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