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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,669.82, 389,555.24 and 99,734.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,669.82, 389,555.24 and 99,734.06 is: 149,620.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,669.82 : 389,555.24 = 99,734.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,669.82/389,555.24 = 99,734.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,669.82x = 389,555.24 × 99,734.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,669.82x = 38,851,925,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,851,925,679.47/259,669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,620.49

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