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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,526.40, 389,073.60 and 109,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,526.40, 389,073.60 and 109,881.60 is: 164,730.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,526.40 : 389,073.60 = 109,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,526.40/389,073.60 = 109,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,526.40x = 389,073.60 × 109,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,526.40x = 42,752,029,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,752,029,685.76/259,526.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,730.95

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