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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,858.02, 389,812.50 and 108,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,858.02, 389,812.50 and 108,023.70 is: 162,046.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,858.02 : 389,812.50 = 108,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,858.02/389,812.50 = 108,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,858.02x = 389,812.50 × 108,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,858.02x = 42,108,988,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,108,988,556.25/259,858.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,046.14

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