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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,758.40, 389,637.60 and 161,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,758.40, 389,637.60 and 161,454.40 is: 242,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,758.40 : 389,637.60 = 161,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,758.40/389,637.60 = 161,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,758.40x = 389,637.60 × 161,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,758.40x = 62,908,704,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,908,704,925.44/259,758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,181.60

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