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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,253.91, 388,880.37 and 101,371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,253.91, 388,880.37 and 101,371.64 is: 152,057.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,253.91 : 388,880.37 = 101,371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,253.91/388,880.37 = 101,371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,253.91x = 388,880.37 × 101,371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,253.91x = 39,421,438,926.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,421,438,926.31/259,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,057.26

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