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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,903.98, 389,484.18 and 117,395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,903.98, 389,484.18 and 117,395.42 is: 175,925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,903.98 : 389,484.18 = 117,395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,903.98/389,484.18 = 117,395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,903.98x = 389,484.18 × 117,395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,903.98x = 45,723,656,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,723,656,947.03/259,903.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,925.19

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