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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,360.61, 389,060.96 and 99,513.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,360.61, 389,060.96 and 99,513.05 is: 149,277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,360.61 : 389,060.96 = 99,513.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,360.61/389,060.96 = 99,513.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,360.61x = 389,060.96 × 99,513.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,360.61x = 38,716,640,322.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,716,640,322.66/259,360.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,277.26

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