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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,588, 389,424.12 and 101,730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,588, 389,424.12 and 101,730.88 is: 152,612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,588 : 389,424.12 = 101,730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,588/389,424.12 = 101,730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,588x = 389,424.12 × 101,730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,588x = 39,616,458,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,616,458,420.83/259,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,612.83

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