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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,167.56, 388,590.96 and 101,210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,167.56, 388,590.96 and 101,210.27 is: 151,752.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,167.56 : 388,590.96 = 101,210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,167.56/388,590.96 = 101,210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,167.56x = 388,590.96 × 101,210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,167.56x = 39,329,397,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,329,397,696.48/259,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,752.78

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