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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,315.88, 389,015.32 and 109,557.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,315.88, 389,015.32 and 109,557.56 is: 164,353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,315.88 : 389,015.32 = 109,557.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,315.88/389,015.32 = 109,557.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,315.88x = 389,015.32 × 109,557.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,315.88x = 42,619,569,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,619,569,261.82/259,315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,353.87

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