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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,659.20, 389,200.80 and 101,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,659.20, 389,200.80 and 101,835.20 is: 152,639.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,659.20 : 389,200.80 = 101,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,659.20/389,200.80 = 101,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,659.20x = 389,200.80 × 101,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,659.20x = 39,634,341,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,634,341,308.16/259,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,639.85

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