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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,086.21, 388,629.32 and 101,203.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,086.21, 388,629.32 and 101,203.95 is: 151,805.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,086.21 : 388,629.32 = 101,203.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,086.21/388,629.32 = 101,203.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,086.21x = 388,629.32 × 101,203.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,086.21x = 39,330,821,035.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,330,821,035.11/259,086.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,805.92

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