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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,371.81, 388,947.56 and 101,575.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,371.81, 388,947.56 and 101,575.17 is: 152,319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,371.81 : 388,947.56 = 101,575.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,371.81/388,947.56 = 101,575.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,371.81x = 388,947.56 × 101,575.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,371.81x = 39,507,414,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,507,414,020.21/259,371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,319.61

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