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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,764.81, 389,302.76 and 133,399.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,764.81, 389,302.76 and 133,399.95 is: 199,923.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,764.81 : 389,302.76 = 133,399.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,764.81/389,302.76 = 133,399.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,764.81x = 389,302.76 × 133,399.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,764.81x = 51,932,969,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,932,969,052.36/259,764.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,923.03

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