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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,466.12, 389,251.71 and 109,706.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,466.12, 389,251.71 and 109,706.17 is: 164,581.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,466.12 : 389,251.71 = 109,706.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,466.12/389,251.71 = 109,706.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,466.12x = 389,251.71 × 109,706.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,466.12x = 42,703,313,121.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,703,313,121.13/259,466.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,581.46

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