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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,411.02, 389,128.45 and 79,483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,411.02, 389,128.45 and 79,483.56 is: 119,228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,411.02 : 389,128.45 = 79,483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,411.02/389,128.45 = 79,483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,411.02x = 389,128.45 × 79,483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,411.02x = 30,929,314,503.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,929,314,503.28/259,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,228.99

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