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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,296.82, 389,308.20 and 133,026.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,296.82, 389,308.20 and 133,026.13 is: 199,725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,296.82 : 389,308.20 = 133,026.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,296.82/389,308.20 = 133,026.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,296.82x = 389,308.20 × 133,026.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,296.82x = 51,788,163,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,788,163,223.27/259,296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,725.41

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