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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,112.63, 388,721.19 and 109,353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,112.63, 388,721.19 and 109,353.08 is: 164,051.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,112.63 : 388,721.19 = 109,353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,112.63/388,721.19 = 109,353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,112.63x = 388,721.19 × 109,353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,112.63x = 42,507,859,387.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,507,859,387.77/259,112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,051.67

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