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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,085.03, 388,460.63 and 109,285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,085.03, 388,460.63 and 109,285.25 is: 163,857.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,085.03 : 388,460.63 = 109,285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,085.03/388,460.63 = 109,285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,085.03x = 388,460.63 × 109,285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,085.03x = 42,453,014,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,453,014,575.98/259,085.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,857.46

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