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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,215.76, 426,733.16 and 188,337.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,215.76, 426,733.16 and 188,337.71 is: 259,915.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,215.76 : 426,733.16 = 188,337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,215.76/426,733.16 = 188,337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,215.76x = 426,733.16 × 188,337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,215.76x = 80,369,943,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,369,943,060.11/309,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,915.42

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