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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,952.79, 389,927.96 and 70,412.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,952.79, 389,927.96 and 70,412.79 is: 105,618.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,952.79 : 389,927.96 = 70,412.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,952.79/389,927.96 = 70,412.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,952.79x = 389,927.96 × 70,412.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,952.79x = 27,455,915,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,455,915,210.54/259,952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,618.85

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