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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,801.20, 389,701.80 and 165,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,801.20, 389,701.80 and 165,322.80 is: 247,984.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,801.20 : 389,701.80 = 165,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,801.20/389,701.80 = 165,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,801.20x = 389,701.80 × 165,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,801.20x = 64,426,592,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,426,592,741.04/259,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,984.20

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