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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,742.94, 389,625.56 and 102,005.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,742.94, 389,625.56 and 102,005.58 is: 153,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,742.94 : 389,625.56 = 102,005.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,742.94/389,625.56 = 102,005.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,742.94x = 389,625.56 × 102,005.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,742.94x = 39,743,981,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,743,981,230.62/259,742.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,012.75

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