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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,662.70, 389,258.95 and 101,848.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,662.70, 389,258.95 and 101,848.78 is: 152,680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,662.70 : 389,258.95 = 101,848.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,662.70/389,258.95 = 101,848.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,662.70x = 389,258.95 × 101,848.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,662.70x = 39,645,549,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,645,549,161.58/259,662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,680.96

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