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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,649.60, 389,474.40 and 101,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,649.60, 389,474.40 and 101,883.20 is: 152,824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,649.60 : 389,474.40 = 101,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,649.60/389,474.40 = 101,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,649.60x = 389,474.40 × 101,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,649.60x = 39,680,898,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,680,898,190.08/259,649.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,824.80

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