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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,625.60, 389,438.40 and 101,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,625.60, 389,438.40 and 101,859.20 is: 152,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,625.60 : 389,438.40 = 101,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,625.60/389,438.40 = 101,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,625.60x = 389,438.40 × 101,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,625.60x = 39,667,883,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,667,883,873.28/259,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,788.80

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