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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,848.36, 389,742.30 and 70,299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,848.36, 389,742.30 and 70,299.72 is: 105,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,848.36 : 389,742.30 = 70,299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,848.36/389,742.30 = 70,299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,848.36x = 389,742.30 × 70,299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,848.36x = 27,398,774,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,398,774,562.16/259,848.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,441.40

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