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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,026.41, 387,822.18 and 132,393.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,026.41, 387,822.18 and 132,393.95 is: 198,224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,026.41 : 387,822.18 = 132,393.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,026.41/387,822.18 = 132,393.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,026.41x = 387,822.18 × 132,393.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,026.41x = 51,345,308,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,345,308,368.70/259,026.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,224.22

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