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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,634.80, 389,452.20 and 119,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,634.80, 389,452.20 and 119,666.80 is: 179,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,634.80 : 389,452.20 = 119,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,634.80/389,452.20 = 119,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,634.80x = 389,452.20 × 119,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,634.80x = 46,604,498,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,604,498,526.96/259,634.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,500.20

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