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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,657.60, 389,194.80 and 109,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,657.60, 389,194.80 and 109,872.40 is: 164,685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,657.60 : 389,194.80 = 109,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,657.60/389,194.80 = 109,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,657.60x = 389,194.80 × 109,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,657.60x = 42,761,766,743.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,761,766,743.52/259,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,685.21

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