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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,915.80, 389,946.60 and 110,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,915.80, 389,946.60 and 110,227.80 is: 165,372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,915.80 : 389,946.60 = 110,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,915.80/389,946.60 = 110,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,915.80x = 389,946.60 × 110,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,915.80x = 42,982,955,835.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,982,955,835.48/259,915.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,372.62

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