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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,794.40, 389,691.60 and 133,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,794.40, 389,691.60 and 133,823.20 is: 200,734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,794.40 : 389,691.60 = 133,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,794.40/389,691.60 = 133,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,794.40x = 389,691.60 × 133,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,794.40x = 52,149,776,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,149,776,925.12/259,794.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,734.80

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