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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,520.76, 388,144.44 and 132,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,520.76, 388,144.44 and 132,251.58 is: 198,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,520.76 : 388,144.44 = 132,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,520.76/388,144.44 = 132,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,520.76x = 388,144.44 × 132,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,520.76x = 51,332,713,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,332,713,517.49/258,520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,563.22

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