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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,403.25, 389,116.81 and 79,475.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,403.25, 389,116.81 and 79,475.79 is: 119,217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,403.25 : 389,116.81 = 79,475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,403.25/389,116.81 = 79,475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,403.25x = 389,116.81 × 79,475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,403.25x = 30,925,367,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925,367,435.56/259,403.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,217.35

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