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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,110.18, 388,337.82 and 138,868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,110.18, 388,337.82 and 138,868.32 is: 208,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,110.18 : 388,337.82 = 138,868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,110.18/388,337.82 = 138,868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,110.18x = 388,337.82 × 138,868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,110.18x = 53,927,820,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,927,820,655.86/259,110.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,126.99

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