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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,626.54, 389,300.49 and 133,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,626.54, 389,300.49 and 133,214.70 is: 199,750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,626.54 : 389,300.49 = 133,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,626.54/389,300.49 = 133,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,626.54x = 389,300.49 × 133,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,626.54x = 51,860,547,985.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,860,547,985.20/259,626.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,750.56

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