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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,472.40, 388,901.40 and 109,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,472.40, 388,901.40 and 109,712.40 is: 164,438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,472.40 : 388,901.40 = 109,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,472.40/388,901.40 = 109,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,472.40x = 388,901.40 × 109,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,472.40x = 42,667,305,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,667,305,957.36/259,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,438.71

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