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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,086.68, 388,630.02 and 101,204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,086.68, 388,630.02 and 101,204.42 is: 151,806.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,086.68 : 388,630.02 = 101,204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,086.68/388,630.02 = 101,204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,086.68x = 388,630.02 × 101,204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,086.68x = 39,331,075,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331,075,262.67/259,086.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,806.63

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