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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,264.29, 388,863.63 and 101,603.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,264.29, 388,863.63 and 101,603.46 is: 152,392.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,264.29 : 388,863.63 = 101,603.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,264.29/388,863.63 = 101,603.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,264.29x = 388,863.63 × 101,603.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,264.29x = 39,509,890,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,509,890,276.16/259,264.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,392.33

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