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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,950.81, 389,925.00 and 70,410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,950.81, 389,925.00 and 70,410.81 is: 105,615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,950.81 : 389,925.00 = 70,410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,950.81/389,925.00 = 70,410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,950.81x = 389,925.00 × 70,410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,950.81x = 27,454,935,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,454,935,952.38/259,950.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,615.89

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