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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,423.20, 388,846.80 and 101,599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,423.20, 388,846.80 and 101,599.20 is: 152,286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,423.20 : 388,846.80 = 101,599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,423.20/388,846.80 = 101,599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,423.20x = 388,846.80 × 101,599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,423.20x = 39,506,523,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,506,523,802.56/259,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,286.01

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