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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,390.20, 388,797.30 and 101,566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,390.20, 388,797.30 and 101,566.20 is: 152,236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,390.20 : 388,797.30 = 101,566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,390.20/388,797.30 = 101,566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,390.20x = 388,797.30 × 101,566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,390.20x = 39,488,664,331.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,488,664,331.26/259,390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,236.53

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