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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,416.40, 388,817.40 and 109,656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,416.40, 388,817.40 and 109,656.40 is: 164,354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,416.40 : 388,817.40 = 109,656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,416.40/388,817.40 = 109,656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,416.40x = 388,817.40 × 109,656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,416.40x = 42,636,316,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,636,316,341.36/259,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,354.75

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