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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,620.30, 389,430.45 and 119,652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,620.30, 389,430.45 and 119,652.30 is: 179,478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,620.30 : 389,430.45 = 119,652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,620.30/389,430.45 = 119,652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,620.30x = 389,430.45 × 119,652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,620.30x = 46,596,249,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,596,249,032.54/259,620.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,478.45

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