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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,736.61, 389,574.67 and 70,187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,736.61, 389,574.67 and 70,187.97 is: 105,273.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,736.61 : 389,574.67 = 70,187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,736.61/389,574.67 = 70,187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,736.61x = 389,574.67 × 70,187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,736.61x = 27,343,455,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,343,455,250.72/259,736.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,273.78

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