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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,071.99, 389,997.21 and 102,189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,071.99, 389,997.21 and 102,189.69 is: 153,241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,071.99 : 389,997.21 = 102,189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,071.99/389,997.21 = 102,189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,071.99x = 389,997.21 × 102,189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,071.99x = 39,853,693,990.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,853,693,990.76/260,071.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,241.01

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