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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,411.70, 389,117.55 and 101,587.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,411.70, 389,117.55 and 101,587.70 is: 152,381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,411.70 : 389,117.55 = 101,587.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,411.70/389,117.55 = 101,587.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,411.70x = 389,117.55 × 101,587.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,411.70x = 39,529,556,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529,556,934.14/259,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,381.55

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