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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,920.40, 389,880.60 and 135,245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,920.40, 389,880.60 and 135,245.20 is: 202,867.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,920.40 : 389,880.60 = 135,245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,920.40/389,880.60 = 135,245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,920.40x = 389,880.60 × 135,245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,920.40x = 52,729,479,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,729,479,723.12/259,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,867.80

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