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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,618.80, 389,744.10 and 164,848.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,618.80, 389,744.10 and 164,848.80 is: 247,473.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,618.80 : 389,744.10 = 164,848.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,618.80/389,744.10 = 164,848.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,618.80x = 389,744.10 × 164,848.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,618.80x = 64,248,847,192.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248,847,192.08/259,618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,473.79

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