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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,524.54, 389,505.54 and 101,863.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,524.54, 389,505.54 and 101,863.68 is: 152,881.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,524.54 : 389,505.54 = 101,863.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,524.54/389,505.54 = 101,863.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,524.54x = 389,505.54 × 101,863.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,524.54x = 39,676,467,684.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,676,467,684.79/259,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,881.37

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