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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,337.64, 389,047.98 and 109,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,337.64, 389,047.98 and 109,579.40 is: 164,386.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,337.64 : 389,047.98 = 109,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,337.64/389,047.98 = 109,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,337.64x = 389,047.98 × 109,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,337.64x = 42,631,644,219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,631,644,219.61/259,337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,386.64

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