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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,438.80, 388,866.60 and 133,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,438.80, 388,866.60 and 133,030.20 is: 199,395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,438.80 : 388,866.60 = 133,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,438.80/388,866.60 = 133,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,438.80x = 388,866.60 × 133,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,438.80x = 51,731,001,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,731,001,571.32/259,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,395.78

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