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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,035.23, 393,177.23 and 188,239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,035.23, 393,177.23 and 188,239.98 is: 259,657.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,035.23 : 393,177.23 = 188,239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,035.23/393,177.23 = 188,239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,035.23x = 393,177.23 × 188,239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,035.23x = 74,011,673,911.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,011,673,911.66/285,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,657.99

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