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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,972.80, 388,300.80 and 101,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,972.80, 388,300.80 and 101,019.20 is: 151,467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,972.80 : 388,300.80 = 101,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,972.80/388,300.80 = 101,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,972.80x = 388,300.80 × 101,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,972.80x = 39,225,836,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,225,836,175.36/258,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,467.01

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