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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,164.58, 388,480.53 and 99,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,164.58, 388,480.53 and 99,203 is: 148,702.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,164.58 : 388,480.53 = 99,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,164.58/388,480.53 = 99,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,164.58x = 388,480.53 × 99,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,164.58x = 38,538,434,017.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,538,434,017.59/259,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,702.55

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