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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,234.72, 388,906.32 and 109,475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,234.72, 388,906.32 and 109,475.44 is: 164,236.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,234.72 : 388,906.32 = 109,475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,234.72/388,906.32 = 109,475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,234.72x = 388,906.32 × 109,475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,234.72x = 42,575,690,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575,690,500.78/259,234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,236.07

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