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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,621.80, 389,432.70 and 119,653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,621.80, 389,432.70 and 119,653.80 is: 179,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,621.80 : 389,432.70 = 119,653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,621.80/389,432.70 = 119,653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,621.80x = 389,432.70 × 119,653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,621.80x = 46,597,102,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,597,102,399.26/259,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,480.70

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