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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,086.73, 388,630.10 and 101,204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,086.73, 388,630.10 and 101,204.46 is: 151,806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,086.73 : 388,630.10 = 101,204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,086.73/388,630.10 = 101,204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,086.73x = 388,630.10 × 101,204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,086.73x = 39,331,098,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331,098,904.22/259,086.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,806.69

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