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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,389.54, 388,990.62 and 109,641.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,389.54, 388,990.62 and 109,641.42 is: 164,422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,389.54 : 388,990.62 = 109,641.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,389.54/388,990.62 = 109,641.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,389.54x = 388,990.62 × 109,641.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,389.54x = 42,649,483,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649,483,943.48/259,389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,422.53

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