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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,877.23, 389,841.38 and 108,042.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,877.23, 389,841.38 and 108,042.95 is: 162,075.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,877.23 : 389,841.38 = 108,042.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,877.23/389,841.38 = 108,042.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,877.23x = 389,841.38 × 108,042.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,877.23x = 42,119,612,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,119,612,727.27/259,877.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,075.04

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