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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,704.64, 398,214.72 and 188,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,704.64, 398,214.72 and 188,238.72 is: 259,640.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,704.64 : 398,214.72 = 188,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,704.64/398,214.72 = 188,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,704.64x = 398,214.72 × 188,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,704.64x = 74,959,429,177.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,959,429,177.96/288,704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,640.54

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