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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,084.55, 388,626.82 and 101,202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,084.55, 388,626.82 and 101,202.28 is: 151,803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,084.55 : 388,626.82 = 101,202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,084.55/388,626.82 = 101,202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,084.55x = 388,626.82 × 101,202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,084.55x = 39,329,920,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,329,920,485.93/259,084.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,803.42

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