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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,143.35, 389,978.37 and 100,117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,143.35, 389,978.37 and 100,117.23 is: 150,084.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,143.35 : 389,978.37 = 100,117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,143.35/389,978.37 = 100,117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,143.35x = 389,978.37 × 100,117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,143.35x = 39,043,554,164.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,043,554,164.32/260,143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,084.77

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