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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,059.93, 388,642.28 and 109,300.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,059.93, 388,642.28 and 109,300.59 is: 163,972.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,059.93 : 388,642.28 = 109,300.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,059.93/388,642.28 = 109,300.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,059.93x = 388,642.28 × 109,300.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,059.93x = 42,478,830,502.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,478,830,502.95/259,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,972.99

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