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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,866.72, 389,837 and 79,967.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,866.72, 389,837 and 79,967.04 is: 119,961.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,866.72 : 389,837 = 79,967.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,866.72/389,837 = 79,967.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,866.72x = 389,837 × 79,967.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,866.72x = 31,174,110,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,174,110,972.48/259,866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,961.92

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