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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,458.54, 389,155.61 and 69,933.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,458.54, 389,155.61 and 69,933.72 is: 104,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,458.54 : 389,155.61 = 69,933.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,458.54/389,155.61 = 69,933.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,458.54x = 389,155.61 × 69,933.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,458.54x = 27,215,099,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,215,099,116.50/259,458.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,891.90

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