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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,908.85, 389,046.49 and 165,245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,908.85, 389,046.49 and 165,245.92 is: 247,349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,908.85 : 389,046.49 = 165,245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,908.85/389,046.49 = 165,245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,908.85x = 389,046.49 × 165,245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,908.85x = 64,288,346,894.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,288,346,894.98/259,908.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,349.59

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