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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,367.40, 388,986.30 and 99,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,367.40, 388,986.30 and 99,408.60 is: 149,088.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,367.40 : 388,986.30 = 99,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,367.40/388,986.30 = 99,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,367.40x = 388,986.30 × 99,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,367.40x = 38,668,583,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,668,583,502.18/259,367.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,088.06

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