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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,715.70, 389,573.55 and 179,999.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,715.70, 389,573.55 and 179,999.55 is: 269,999.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,715.70 : 389,573.55 = 179,999.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,715.70/389,573.55 = 179,999.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,715.70x = 389,573.55 × 179,999.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,715.70x = 70,123,063,691.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,123,063,691.90/259,715.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,999.33

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