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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,112.88, 388,721.57 and 109,353.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,112.88, 388,721.57 and 109,353.33 is: 164,052.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,112.88 : 388,721.57 = 109,353.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,112.88/388,721.57 = 109,353.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,112.88x = 388,721.57 × 109,353.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,112.88x = 42,507,997,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,507,997,575.56/259,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,052.04

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