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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,414.45, 389,239.89 and 133,143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,414.45, 389,239.89 and 133,143.35 is: 199,775.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,414.45 : 389,239.89 = 133,143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,414.45/389,239.89 = 133,143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,414.45x = 389,239.89 × 133,143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,414.45x = 51,824,703,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,824,703,881.33/259,414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,775.70

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