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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,449.60, 389,142.18 and 69,924.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,449.60, 389,142.18 and 69,924.79 is: 104,878.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,449.60 : 389,142.18 = 69,924.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,449.60/389,142.18 = 69,924.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,449.60x = 389,142.18 × 69,924.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,449.60x = 27,210,685,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,210,685,216.64/259,449.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,878.50

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