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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,459.67, 389,231.12 and 109,701.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,459.67, 389,231.12 and 109,701.54 is: 164,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,459.67 : 389,231.12 = 109,701.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,459.67/389,231.12 = 109,701.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,459.67x = 389,231.12 × 109,701.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,459.67x = 42,699,253,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699,253,554.18/259,459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,569.90

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