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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,542.48, 388,610.23 and 134,621.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,542.48, 388,610.23 and 134,621.04 is: 201,566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,542.48 : 388,610.23 = 134,621.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,542.48/388,610.23 = 134,621.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,542.48x = 388,610.23 × 134,621.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,542.48x = 52,315,112,883.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,315,112,883.08/259,542.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,566.67

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