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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,087.79, 388,631.69 and 101,205.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,087.79, 388,631.69 and 101,205.53 is: 151,808.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,087.79 : 388,631.69 = 101,205.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,087.79/388,631.69 = 101,205.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,087.79x = 388,631.69 × 101,205.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,087.79x = 39,331,675,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,331,675,548.95/259,087.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,808.29

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