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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,244.80, 388,910.40 and 101,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,244.80, 388,910.40 and 101,478.40 is: 152,234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,244.80 : 388,910.40 = 101,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,244.80/388,910.40 = 101,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,244.80x = 388,910.40 × 101,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,244.80x = 39,466,005,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,466,005,135.36/259,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,234.51

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