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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,534.40, 389,301.60 and 161,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,534.40, 389,301.60 and 161,230.40 is: 241,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,534.40 : 389,301.60 = 161,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,534.40/389,301.60 = 161,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,534.40x = 389,301.60 × 161,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,534.40x = 62,767,252,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,767,252,688.64/259,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,845.60

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