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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,664.10, 389,714.85 and 102,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,664.10, 389,714.85 and 102,005.70 is: 153,094.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,664.10 : 389,714.85 = 102,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,664.10/389,714.85 = 102,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,664.10x = 389,714.85 × 102,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,664.10x = 39,753,136,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,753,136,074.65/259,664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,094.46

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