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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,902.24, 389,625.57 and 124,899.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,902.24, 389,625.57 and 124,899.05 is: 187,239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,902.24 : 389,625.57 = 124,899.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,902.24/389,625.57 = 124,899.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,902.24x = 389,625.57 × 124,899.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,902.24x = 48,663,861,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,663,861,600.58/259,902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,239.10

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