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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,693.70, 389,305.44 and 101,879.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,693.70, 389,305.44 and 101,879.78 is: 152,727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,693.70 : 389,305.44 = 101,879.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,693.70/389,305.44 = 101,879.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,693.70x = 389,305.44 × 101,879.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,693.70x = 39,662,352,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,662,352,580.00/259,693.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,727.43

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