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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,564.80, 389,404.80 and 119,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,564.80, 389,404.80 and 119,289.60 is: 178,960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,564.80 : 389,404.80 = 119,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,564.80/389,404.80 = 119,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,564.80x = 389,404.80 × 119,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,564.80x = 46,451,942,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,451,942,830.08/259,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,960.87

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