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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,301.75, 389,105.72 and 109,532.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,301.75, 389,105.72 and 109,532.35 is: 164,363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,301.75 : 389,105.72 = 109,532.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,301.75/389,105.72 = 109,532.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,301.75x = 389,105.72 × 109,532.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,301.75x = 42,619,661,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,619,661,416.85/259,301.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,363.18

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