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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,118.79, 388,885.55 and 134,495.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,118.79, 388,885.55 and 134,495.43 is: 201,850.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,118.79 : 388,885.55 = 134,495.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,118.79/388,885.55 = 134,495.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,118.79x = 388,885.55 × 134,495.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,118.79x = 52,303,328,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,303,328,595.56/259,118.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,850.78

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