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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,667.33, 389,265.89 and 101,853.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,667.33, 389,265.89 and 101,853.41 is: 152,687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,667.33 : 389,265.89 = 101,853.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,667.33/389,265.89 = 101,853.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,667.33x = 389,265.89 × 101,853.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,667.33x = 39,648,055,837.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648,055,837.59/259,667.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,687.89

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