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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,723.80, 389,585.70 and 119,755.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,723.80, 389,585.70 and 119,755.80 is: 179,633.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,723.80 : 389,585.70 = 119,755.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,723.80/389,585.70 = 119,755.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,723.80x = 389,585.70 × 119,755.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,723.80x = 46,655,147,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,655,147,172.06/259,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,633.70

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