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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,692.48, 389,381.04 and 101,731.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,692.48, 389,381.04 and 101,731.68 is: 152,535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,692.48 : 389,381.04 = 101,731.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,692.48/389,381.04 = 101,731.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,692.48x = 389,381.04 × 101,731.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,692.48x = 39,612,387,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,612,387,359.35/259,692.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,535.75

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