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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,023.20, 388,534.80 and 109,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,023.20, 388,534.80 and 109,432.40 is: 164,148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,023.20 : 388,534.80 = 109,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,023.20/388,534.80 = 109,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,023.20x = 388,534.80 × 109,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,023.20x = 42,518,295,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,518,295,647.52/259,023.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,148.60

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