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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,118.88, 388,730.56 and 109,359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,118.88, 388,730.56 and 109,359.32 is: 164,061.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,118.88 : 388,730.56 = 109,359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,118.88/388,730.56 = 109,359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,118.88x = 388,730.56 × 109,359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,118.88x = 42,511,309,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,511,309,704.82/259,118.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,061.03

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