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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,112.38, 388,720.82 and 109,352.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,112.38, 388,720.82 and 109,352.83 is: 164,051.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,112.38 : 388,720.82 = 109,352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,112.38/388,720.82 = 109,352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,112.38x = 388,720.82 × 109,352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,112.38x = 42,507,721,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,507,721,200.16/259,112.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,051.29

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