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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,375.35, 389,097.03 and 101,583.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,375.35, 389,097.03 and 101,583.30 is: 152,388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,375.35 : 389,097.03 = 101,583.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,375.35/389,097.03 = 101,583.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,375.35x = 389,097.03 × 101,583.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,375.35x = 39,525,760,327.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,525,760,327.60/259,375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,388.27

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