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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,870.80, 389,806.20 and 119,902.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,870.80, 389,806.20 and 119,902.80 is: 179,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,870.80 : 389,806.20 = 119,902.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,870.80/389,806.20 = 119,902.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,870.80x = 389,806.20 × 119,902.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,870.80x = 46,738,854,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,738,854,837.36/259,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,854.20

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