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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,773.32, 389,315.48 and 133,408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,773.32, 389,315.48 and 133,408.46 is: 199,935.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,773.32 : 389,315.48 = 133,408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,773.32/389,315.48 = 133,408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,773.32x = 389,315.48 × 133,408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,773.32x = 51,937,978,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,937,978,640.96/259,773.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,935.77

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