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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,617.60, 389,272.80 and 135,201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,617.60, 389,272.80 and 135,201.60 is: 202,722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,617.60 : 389,272.80 = 135,201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,617.60/389,272.80 = 135,201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,617.60x = 389,272.80 × 135,201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,617.60x = 52,630,305,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,630,305,396.48/259,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,722.41

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