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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,030.06, 393,170.13 and 188,234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,030.06, 393,170.13 and 188,234.81 is: 259,650.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,030.06 : 393,170.13 = 188,234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,030.06/393,170.13 = 188,234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,030.06x = 393,170.13 × 188,234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,030.06x = 74,008,304,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,008,304,803.14/285,030.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,650.87

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