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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,749.40, 389,624.10 and 165,746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,749.40, 389,624.10 and 165,746.20 is: 248,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,749.40 : 389,624.10 = 165,746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,749.40/389,624.10 = 165,746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,749.40x = 389,624.10 × 165,746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,749.40x = 64,578,714,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,578,714,003.42/259,749.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,619.30

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