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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,169.12, 385,218.42 and 188,721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,169.12, 385,218.42 and 188,721.88 is: 260,412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,169.12 : 385,218.42 = 188,721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,169.12/385,218.42 = 188,721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,169.12x = 385,218.42 × 188,721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,169.12x = 72,699,144,433.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,699,144,433.03/279,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,412.56

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