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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,373.84, 389,094.78 and 101,581.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,373.84, 389,094.78 and 101,581.79 is: 152,386.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,373.84 : 389,094.78 = 101,581.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,373.84/389,094.78 = 101,581.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,373.84x = 389,094.78 × 101,581.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,373.84x = 39,524,942,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,524,942,286.58/259,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,386.00

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