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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,718.40, 389,577.60 and 133,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,718.40, 389,577.60 and 133,747.20 is: 200,620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,718.40 : 389,577.60 = 133,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,718.40/389,577.60 = 133,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,718.40x = 389,577.60 × 133,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,718.40x = 52,104,913,182.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,104,913,182.72/259,718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,620.80

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