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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,858.20, 389,787.30 and 102,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,858.20, 389,787.30 and 102,034.20 is: 153,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,858.20 : 389,787.30 = 102,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,858.20/389,787.30 = 102,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,858.20x = 389,787.30 × 102,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,858.20x = 39,771,635,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,771,635,325.66/259,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,051.30

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