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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,260.38, 401,858.12 and 187,850.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,260.38, 401,858.12 and 187,850.82 is: 259,181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,260.38 : 401,858.12 = 187,850.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,260.38/401,858.12 = 187,850.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,260.38x = 401,858.12 × 187,850.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,260.38x = 75,489,374,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,489,374,417.11/291,260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,181.75

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