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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,807.20, 389,710.80 and 165,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,807.20, 389,710.80 and 165,328.80 is: 247,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,807.20 : 389,710.80 = 165,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,807.20/389,710.80 = 165,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,807.20x = 389,710.80 × 165,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,807.20x = 64,430,418,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,430,418,911.04/259,807.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,993.20

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