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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,372.34, 389,092.53 and 101,580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,372.34, 389,092.53 and 101,580.29 is: 152,383.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,372.34 : 389,092.53 = 101,580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,372.34/389,092.53 = 101,580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,372.34x = 389,092.53 × 101,580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,372.34x = 39,524,131,928.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524,131,928.79/259,372.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,383.76

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