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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,620.60, 389,139.30 and 109,835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,620.60, 389,139.30 and 109,835.40 is: 164,629.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,620.60 : 389,139.30 = 109,835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,620.60/389,139.30 = 109,835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,620.60x = 389,139.30 × 109,835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,620.60x = 42,741,270,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,741,270,671.22/259,620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,629.74

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