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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,954.60, 389,067.90 and 188,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,954.60, 389,067.90 and 188,674.60 is: 282,384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,954.60 : 389,067.90 = 188,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,954.60/389,067.90 = 188,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,954.60x = 389,067.90 × 188,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,954.60x = 73,407,230,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,407,230,405.34/259,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,384.81

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