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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,012.52, 426,443.80 and 188,158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,012.52, 426,443.80 and 188,158.92 is: 259,663.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,012.52 : 426,443.80 = 188,158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,012.52/426,443.80 = 188,158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,012.52x = 426,443.80 × 188,158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,012.52x = 80,239,204,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,239,204,848.70/309,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,663.28

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