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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,959.27, 389,859.51 and 110,196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,959.27, 389,859.51 and 110,196.75 is: 165,261.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,959.27 : 389,859.51 = 110,196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,959.27/389,859.51 = 110,196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,959.27x = 389,859.51 × 110,196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,959.27x = 42,961,250,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961,250,958.59/259,959.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,261.47

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