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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,411.84, 389,088.59 and 69,886.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,411.84, 389,088.59 and 69,886.21 is: 104,821.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,411.84 : 389,088.59 = 69,886.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,411.84/389,088.59 = 69,886.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,411.84x = 389,088.59 × 69,886.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,411.84x = 27,191,926,559.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,191,926,559.91/259,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,821.46

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