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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,626.60, 389,439.90 and 101,860.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,626.60, 389,439.90 and 101,860.20 is: 152,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,626.60 : 389,439.90 = 101,860.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,626.60/389,439.90 = 101,860.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,626.60x = 389,439.90 × 101,860.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,626.60x = 39,668,426,101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,668,426,101.98/259,626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,790.30

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