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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,658.60, 389,487.90 and 109,849.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,658.60, 389,487.90 and 109,849.10 is: 164,773.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,658.60 : 389,487.90 = 109,849.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,658.60/389,487.90 = 109,849.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,658.60x = 389,487.90 × 109,849.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,658.60x = 42,784,895,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,784,895,275.89/259,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,773.65

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