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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,752.40, 389,628.60 and 133,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,752.40, 389,628.60 and 133,781.20 is: 200,671.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,752.40 : 389,628.60 = 133,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,752.40/389,628.60 = 133,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,752.40x = 389,628.60 × 133,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,752.40x = 52,124,981,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,124,981,662.32/259,752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,671.80

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