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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,461.16, 389,238.78 and 117,373.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,461.16, 389,238.78 and 117,373.36 is: 176,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,461.16 : 389,238.78 = 117,373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,461.16/389,238.78 = 117,373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,461.16x = 389,238.78 × 117,373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,461.16x = 45,686,263,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686,263,450.90/259,461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,081.32

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