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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,627.80, 389,441.70 and 119,659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,627.80, 389,441.70 and 119,659.80 is: 179,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,627.80 : 389,441.70 = 119,659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,627.80/389,441.70 = 119,659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,627.80x = 389,441.70 × 119,659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,627.80x = 46,600,515,933.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,600,515,933.66/259,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,489.70

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