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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,693.26, 389,590.38 and 99,757.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,693.26, 389,590.38 and 99,757.50 is: 149,655.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,693.26 : 389,590.38 = 99,757.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,693.26/389,590.38 = 99,757.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,693.26x = 389,590.38 × 99,757.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,693.26x = 38,864,562,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,864,562,332.85/259,693.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,655.65

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