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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,730.73, 389,438.42 and 101,769.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,730.73, 389,438.42 and 101,769.93 is: 152,593.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,730.73 : 389,438.42 = 101,769.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,730.73/389,438.42 = 101,769.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,730.73x = 389,438.42 × 101,769.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,730.73x = 39,633,120,233.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,633,120,233.86/259,730.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,593.11

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