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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,465.04, 389,244.61 and 117,377.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,465.04, 389,244.61 and 117,377.27 is: 176,087.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,465.04 : 389,244.61 = 117,377.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,465.04/389,244.61 = 117,377.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,465.04x = 389,244.61 × 117,377.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,465.04x = 45,688,469,684.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,688,469,684.01/259,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,087.19

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