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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,338.48, 388,852.12 and 101,378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,338.48, 388,852.12 and 101,378.64 is: 152,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,338.48 : 388,852.12 = 101,378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,338.48/388,852.12 = 101,378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,338.48x = 388,852.12 × 101,378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,338.48x = 39,421,299,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,421,299,086.72/259,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,007.13

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