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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,714.20, 389,283.30 and 101,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,714.20, 389,283.30 and 101,890.20 is: 152,722.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,714.20 : 389,283.30 = 101,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,714.20/389,283.30 = 101,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,714.20x = 389,283.30 × 101,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,714.20x = 39,664,153,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,664,153,293.66/259,714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,722.31

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