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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,766.56, 389,305.39 and 133,401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,766.56, 389,305.39 and 133,401.70 is: 199,925.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,766.56 : 389,305.39 = 133,401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,766.56/389,305.39 = 133,401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,766.56x = 389,305.39 × 133,401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,766.56x = 51,934,000,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,934,000,178.15/259,766.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,925.66

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