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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,909.40, 389,864.10 and 159,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,909.40, 389,864.10 and 159,744.80 is: 239,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,909.40 : 389,864.10 = 159,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,909.40/389,864.10 = 159,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,909.40x = 389,864.10 × 159,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,909.40x = 62,278,762,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,278,762,681.68/259,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,617.20

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