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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,645.44, 389,287.68 and 101,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,645.44, 389,287.68 and 101,889.60 is: 152,763.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,645.44 : 389,287.68 = 101,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,645.44/389,287.68 = 101,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,645.44x = 389,287.68 × 101,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,645.44x = 39,664,366,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,664,366,000.13/259,645.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,763.58

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