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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,979.40, 389,969.10 and 159,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,979.40, 389,969.10 and 159,814.80 is: 239,722.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,979.40 : 389,969.10 = 159,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,979.40/389,969.10 = 159,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,979.40x = 389,969.10 × 159,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,979.40x = 62,322,833,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,322,833,722.68/259,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,722.20

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