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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,167.12, 385,215.66 and 188,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,167.12, 385,215.66 and 188,719.88 is: 260,409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,167.12 : 385,215.66 = 188,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,167.12/385,215.66 = 188,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,167.12x = 385,215.66 × 188,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,167.12x = 72,697,853,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,697,853,129.32/279,167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,409.80

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