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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,287.22, 386,709.12 and 139,533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,287.22, 386,709.12 and 139,533.12 is: 208,909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,287.22 : 386,709.12 = 139,533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,287.22/386,709.12 = 139,533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,287.22x = 386,709.12 × 139,533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,287.22x = 53,958,730,046.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,958,730,046.05/258,287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,909.79

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