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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,210.13, 388,668.65 and 107,321.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,210.13, 388,668.65 and 107,321.31 is: 160,921.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,210.13 : 388,668.65 = 107,321.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,210.13/388,668.65 = 107,321.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,210.13x = 388,668.65 × 107,321.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,210.13x = 41,712,428,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,712,428,137.33/259,210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,921.29

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