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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,434.30, 388,859.85 and 133,025.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,434.30, 388,859.85 and 133,025.70 is: 199,389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,434.30 : 388,859.85 = 133,025.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,434.30/388,859.85 = 133,025.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,434.30x = 388,859.85 × 133,025.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,434.30x = 51,728,353,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,728,353,748.15/259,434.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,389.03

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