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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,615.08, 389,286.90 and 117,338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,615.08, 389,286.90 and 117,338.04 is: 175,945.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,615.08 : 389,286.90 = 117,338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,615.08/389,286.90 = 117,338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,615.08x = 389,286.90 × 117,338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,615.08x = 45,678,161,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,678,161,843.68/259,615.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,945.72

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