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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,031.06, 393,171.51 and 188,235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,031.06, 393,171.51 and 188,235.81 is: 259,652.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,031.06 : 393,171.51 = 188,235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,031.06/393,171.51 = 188,235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,031.06x = 393,171.51 × 188,235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,031.06x = 74,008,957,653.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,008,957,653.77/285,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,652.26

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