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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,111.38, 388,719.32 and 109,351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,111.38, 388,719.32 and 109,351.83 is: 164,049.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,111.38 : 388,719.32 = 109,351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,111.38/388,719.32 = 109,351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,111.38x = 388,719.32 × 109,351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,111.38x = 42,507,168,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,507,168,451.60/259,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,049.79

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