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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,441.87, 388,995.09 and 101,686.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,441.87, 388,995.09 and 101,686.27 is: 152,463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,441.87 : 388,995.09 = 101,686.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,441.87/388,995.09 = 101,686.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,441.87x = 388,995.09 × 101,686.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,441.87x = 39,555,457,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,555,457,805.44/259,441.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,463.67

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