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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,732.42, 389,440.94 and 101,771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,732.42, 389,440.94 and 101,771.62 is: 152,595.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,732.42 : 389,440.94 = 101,771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,732.42/389,440.94 = 101,771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,732.42x = 389,440.94 × 101,771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,732.42x = 39,634,033,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,634,033,875.66/259,732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,595.64

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