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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,019.28, 388,298.40 and 101,211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,019.28, 388,298.40 and 101,211.84 is: 151,727.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,019.28 : 388,298.40 = 101,211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,019.28/388,298.40 = 101,211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,019.28x = 388,298.40 × 101,211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,019.28x = 39,300,395,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,395,533.06/259,019.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,727.68

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