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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,397.20, 388,807.80 and 101,573.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,397.20, 388,807.80 and 101,573.20 is: 152,247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,397.20 : 388,807.80 = 101,573.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,397.20/388,807.80 = 101,573.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,397.20x = 388,807.80 × 101,573.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,397.20x = 39,492,452,430.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,492,452,430.96/259,397.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,247.03

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