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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,412.02, 389,129.95 and 79,484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,412.02, 389,129.95 and 79,484.56 is: 119,230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,412.02 : 389,129.95 = 79,484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,412.02/389,129.95 = 79,484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,412.02x = 389,129.95 × 79,484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,412.02x = 30,929,822,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,929,822,858.57/259,412.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,230.49

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