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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,637.10, 389,164.05 and 109,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,637.10, 389,164.05 and 109,851.90 is: 164,654.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,637.10 : 389,164.05 = 109,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,637.10/389,164.05 = 109,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,637.10x = 389,164.05 × 109,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,637.10x = 42,750,410,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,750,410,304.20/259,637.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,654.47

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