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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,627.60, 389,149.80 and 109,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,627.60, 389,149.80 and 109,842.40 is: 164,640.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,627.60 : 389,149.80 = 109,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,627.60/389,149.80 = 109,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,627.60x = 389,149.80 × 109,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,627.60x = 42,745,147,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,745,147,991.52/259,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,640.23

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