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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,373.34, 389,094.03 and 101,581.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,373.34, 389,094.03 and 101,581.29 is: 152,385.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,373.34 : 389,094.03 = 101,581.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,373.34/389,094.03 = 101,581.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,373.34x = 389,094.03 × 101,581.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,373.34x = 39,524,673,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524,673,498.70/259,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,385.26

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