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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,063.65, 388,647.88 and 109,304.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,063.65, 388,647.88 and 109,304.27 is: 163,978.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,063.65 : 388,647.88 = 109,304.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,063.65/388,647.88 = 109,304.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,063.65x = 388,647.88 × 109,304.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,063.65x = 42,480,872,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,480,872,810.45/259,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,978.52

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