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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,944.52, 389,837.40 and 110,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,944.52, 389,837.40 and 110,182 is: 165,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,944.52 : 389,837.40 = 110,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,944.52/389,837.40 = 110,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,944.52x = 389,837.40 × 110,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,944.52x = 42,953,064,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,953,064,406.80/259,944.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,239.35

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