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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,453.49, 389,147.99 and 69,928.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,453.49, 389,147.99 and 69,928.67 is: 104,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,453.49 : 389,147.99 = 69,928.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,453.49/389,147.99 = 69,928.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,453.49x = 389,147.99 × 69,928.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,453.49x = 27,212,601,997.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,212,601,997.10/259,453.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,884.32

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