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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,415.96, 389,242.14 and 133,144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,415.96, 389,242.14 and 133,144.86 is: 199,777.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,415.96 : 389,242.14 = 133,144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,415.96/389,242.14 = 133,144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,415.96x = 389,242.14 × 133,144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,415.96x = 51,825,590,236.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,825,590,236.40/259,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,777.96

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