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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,451.52, 389,013.12 and 109,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,451.52, 389,013.12 and 109,614.72 is: 164,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,451.52 : 389,013.12 = 109,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,451.52/389,013.12 = 109,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,451.52x = 389,013.12 × 109,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,451.52x = 42,641,564,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,641,564,225.13/259,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,352.72

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