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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,372.56, 388,948.68 and 101,575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,372.56, 388,948.68 and 101,575.92 is: 152,320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,372.56 : 388,948.68 = 101,575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,372.56/388,948.68 = 101,575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,372.56x = 388,948.68 × 101,575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,372.56x = 39,507,820,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,507,820,003.79/259,372.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,320.74

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