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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,168.64, 388,726.67 and 69,604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,168.64, 388,726.67 and 69,604.37 is: 104,399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,168.64 : 388,726.67 = 69,604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,168.64/388,726.67 = 69,604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,168.64x = 388,726.67 × 69,604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,168.64x = 27,057,072,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,057,072,675.89/259,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,399.49

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