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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,878.62, 388,468.86 and 109,109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,878.62, 388,468.86 and 109,109.62 is: 163,728.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,878.62 : 388,468.86 = 109,109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,878.62/388,468.86 = 109,109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,878.62x = 388,468.86 × 109,109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,878.62x = 42,385,689,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,385,689,696.43/258,878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,728.04

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