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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,739.60, 389,622.20 and 135,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,739.60, 389,622.20 and 135,323.60 is: 202,992.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,739.60 : 389,622.20 = 135,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,739.60/389,622.20 = 135,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,739.60x = 389,622.20 × 135,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,739.60x = 52,725,078,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,725,078,743.92/259,739.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,992.07

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