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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,643.20, 389,349.60 and 119,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,643.20, 389,349.60 and 119,329.60 is: 178,941.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,643.20 : 389,349.60 = 119,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,643.20/389,349.60 = 119,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,643.20x = 389,349.60 × 119,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,643.20x = 46,460,932,028.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,460,932,028.16/259,643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,941.46

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