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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,933.71, 389,900.57 and 110,170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,933.71, 389,900.57 and 110,170.65 is: 165,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,933.71 : 389,900.57 = 110,170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,933.71/389,900.57 = 110,170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,933.71x = 389,900.57 × 110,170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,933.71x = 42,955,598,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,955,598,681.42/259,933.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,255.98

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