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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,975.69, 388,826.99 and 132,706.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258,975.69, 388,826.99 and 132,706.67 is: 199,246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,975.69 : 388,826.99 = 132,706.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,975.69/388,826.99 = 132,706.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,975.69x = 388,826.99 × 132,706.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,975.69x = 51,599,932,441.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,599,932,441.36/258,975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,246.24

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