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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,767.40, 389,435.10 and 110,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,767.40, 389,435.10 and 110,122.60 is: 165,092.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,767.40 : 389,435.10 = 110,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,767.40/389,435.10 = 110,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,767.40x = 389,435.10 × 110,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,767.40x = 42,885,605,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885,605,743.26/259,767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,092.33

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