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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,770.24, 389,655.36 and 119,646.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,770.24, 389,655.36 and 119,646.72 is: 179,470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,770.24 : 389,655.36 = 119,646.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,770.24/389,655.36 = 119,646.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,770.24x = 389,655.36 × 119,646.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,770.24x = 46,620,985,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,620,985,754.42/259,770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,470.08

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