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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,067.67, 388,653.90 and 109,308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,067.67, 388,653.90 and 109,308.27 is: 163,984.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,067.67 : 388,653.90 = 109,308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,067.67/388,653.90 = 109,308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,067.67x = 388,653.90 × 109,308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,067.67x = 42,483,085,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,483,085,437.75/259,067.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,984.51

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