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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,628.60, 389,442.90 and 165,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,628.60, 389,442.90 and 165,855.80 is: 248,783.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,628.60 : 389,442.90 = 165,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,628.60/389,442.90 = 165,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,628.60x = 389,442.90 × 165,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,628.60x = 64,591,363,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,591,363,733.82/259,628.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,783.70

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