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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,638.20, 389,169.30 and 101,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,638.20, 389,169.30 and 101,814.20 is: 152,608.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,638.20 : 389,169.30 = 101,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,638.20/389,169.30 = 101,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,638.20x = 389,169.30 × 101,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,638.20x = 39,622,960,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,622,960,944.06/259,638.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,608.36

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