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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,516.98, 388,936.35 and 133,050.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,516.98, 388,936.35 and 133,050.06 is: 199,401.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,516.98 : 388,936.35 = 133,050.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,516.98/388,936.35 = 133,050.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,516.98x = 388,936.35 × 133,050.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,516.98x = 51,748,004,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,748,004,703.68/259,516.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,401.23

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