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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,246.40, 388,869.60 and 111,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,246.40, 388,869.60 and 111,502.40 is: 167,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,246.40 : 388,869.60 = 111,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,246.40/388,869.60 = 111,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,246.40x = 388,869.60 × 111,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,246.40x = 43,359,893,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,359,893,687.04/259,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,253.60

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