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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,407.90, 388,895.85 and 109,763.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,407.90, 388,895.85 and 109,763.10 is: 164,553.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,407.90 : 388,895.85 = 109,763.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,407.90/388,895.85 = 109,763.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,407.90x = 388,895.85 × 109,763.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,407.90x = 42,686,414,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,686,414,073.14/259,407.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,553.25

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