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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,628.60, 389,151.30 and 109,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,628.60, 389,151.30 and 109,843.40 is: 164,641.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,628.60 : 389,151.30 = 109,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,628.60/389,151.30 = 109,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,628.60x = 389,151.30 × 109,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,628.60x = 42,745,701,906.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,745,701,906.42/259,628.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,641.73

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