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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,522.60, 389,296.70 and 135,106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,522.60, 389,296.70 and 135,106.60 is: 202,666.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,522.60 : 389,296.70 = 135,106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,522.60/389,296.70 = 135,106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,522.60x = 389,296.70 × 135,106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,522.60x = 52,596,553,528.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,596,553,528.22/259,522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,666.56

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