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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,296.40, 388,789.02 and 101,336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,296.40, 388,789.02 and 101,336.68 is: 151,944.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,296.40 : 388,789.02 = 101,336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,296.40/388,789.02 = 101,336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,296.40x = 388,789.02 × 101,336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,296.40x = 39,398,588,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,398,588,507.25/259,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,944.22

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