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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,399.04, 426,997.76 and 188,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,399.04, 426,997.76 and 188,510.72 is: 260,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,399.04 : 426,997.76 = 188,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,399.04/426,997.76 = 188,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,399.04x = 426,997.76 × 188,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,399.04x = 80,493,655,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,493,655,175.99/309,399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,161.30

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