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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,544.48, 388,613.22 and 134,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,544.48, 388,613.22 and 134,623.04 is: 201,569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,544.48 : 388,613.22 = 134,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,544.48/388,613.22 = 134,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,544.48x = 388,613.22 × 134,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,544.48x = 52,316,293,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,316,293,060.59/259,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,569.66

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