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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,456.69, 388,900.72 and 101,511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,456.69, 388,900.72 and 101,511.55 is: 152,156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,456.69 : 388,900.72 = 101,511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,456.69/388,900.72 = 101,511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,456.69x = 388,900.72 × 101,511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,456.69x = 39,477,914,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,477,914,883.32/259,456.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,156.09

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