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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,533.60, 389,313.20 and 135,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,533.60, 389,313.20 and 135,117.60 is: 202,683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,533.60 : 389,313.20 = 135,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,533.60/389,313.20 = 135,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,533.60x = 389,313.20 × 135,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,533.60x = 52,603,065,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,603,065,232.32/259,533.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,683.06

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