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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,814.40, 389,640.60 and 102,091.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,814.40, 389,640.60 and 102,091.20 is: 153,104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,814.40 : 389,640.60 = 102,091.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,814.40/389,640.60 = 102,091.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,814.40x = 389,640.60 × 102,091.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,814.40x = 39,778,876,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,778,876,422.72/259,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,104.97

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