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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,540.60, 389,323.70 and 135,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,540.60, 389,323.70 and 135,124.60 is: 202,693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,540.60 : 389,323.70 = 135,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,540.60/389,323.70 = 135,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,540.60x = 389,323.70 × 135,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,540.60x = 52,607,209,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,607,209,233.02/259,540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,693.56

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