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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,467.63, 388,500.35 and 134,546.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,467.63, 388,500.35 and 134,546.19 is: 201,455.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,467.63 : 388,500.35 = 134,546.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,467.63/388,500.35 = 134,546.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,467.63x = 388,500.35 × 134,546.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,467.63x = 52,271,241,233.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,271,241,233.44/259,467.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,455.73

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