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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,122.54, 388,891.17 and 134,499.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,122.54, 388,891.17 and 134,499.18 is: 201,856.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,122.54 : 388,891.17 = 134,499.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,122.54/388,891.17 = 134,499.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,122.54x = 388,891.17 × 134,499.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,122.54x = 52,305,543,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,305,543,474.24/259,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,856.40

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