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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,726.60, 389,371.20 and 135,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,726.60, 389,371.20 and 135,067.60 is: 202,487.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,726.60 : 389,371.20 = 135,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,726.60/389,371.20 = 135,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,726.60x = 389,371.20 × 135,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,726.60x = 52,591,433,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,591,433,493.12/259,726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,487.67

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