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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,713.40, 389,570.10 and 133,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,713.40, 389,570.10 and 133,742.20 is: 200,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,713.40 : 389,570.10 = 133,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,713.40/389,570.10 = 133,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,713.40x = 389,570.10 × 133,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,713.40x = 52,101,962,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,101,962,228.22/259,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,613.30

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