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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,476.40, 388,907.40 and 109,716.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,476.40, 388,907.40 and 109,716.40 is: 164,444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,476.40 : 388,907.40 = 109,716.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,476.40/388,907.40 = 109,716.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,476.40x = 388,907.40 × 109,716.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,476.40x = 42,669,519,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,669,519,861.36/259,476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,444.70

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