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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,114.80, 389,255.40 and 252,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,114.80, 389,255.40 and 252,116.40 is: 378,742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,114.80 : 389,255.40 = 252,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,114.80/389,255.40 = 252,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,114.80x = 389,255.40 × 252,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,114.80x = 98,137,670,128.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,137,670,128.56/259,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,742.05

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