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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,639.17, 389,499.76 and 109,880.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,639.17, 389,499.76 and 109,880.25 is: 164,837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,639.17 : 389,499.76 = 109,880.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,639.17/389,499.76 = 109,880.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,639.17x = 389,499.76 × 109,880.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,639.17x = 42,798,329,193.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,798,329,193.59/259,639.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,837.72

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