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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,116.92, 388,882.73 and 134,493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,116.92, 388,882.73 and 134,493.56 is: 201,847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,116.92 : 388,882.73 = 134,493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,116.92/388,882.73 = 134,493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,116.92x = 388,882.73 × 134,493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,116.92x = 52,302,222,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,302,222,780.22/259,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,847.96

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