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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,728.40, 389,285.40 and 109,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,728.40, 389,285.40 and 109,968.40 is: 164,822.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,728.40 : 389,285.40 = 109,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,728.40/389,285.40 = 109,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,728.40x = 389,285.40 × 109,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,728.40x = 42,809,092,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,809,092,581.36/259,728.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,822.53

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