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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,582.54, 389,206.40 and 101,826.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,582.54, 389,206.40 and 101,826.94 is: 152,674.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,582.54 : 389,206.40 = 101,826.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,582.54/389,206.40 = 101,826.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,582.54x = 389,206.40 × 101,826.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,582.54x = 39,631,696,740.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,631,696,740.42/259,582.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,674.74

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