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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,672.80, 389,509.20 and 119,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,672.80, 389,509.20 and 119,704.80 is: 179,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,672.80 : 389,509.20 = 119,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,672.80/389,509.20 = 119,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,672.80x = 389,509.20 × 119,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,672.80x = 46,626,120,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,626,120,884.16/259,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,557.20

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