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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,975.80, 389,672.10 and 133,567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,975.80, 389,672.10 and 133,567.20 is: 200,200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,975.80 : 389,672.10 = 133,567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,975.80/389,672.10 = 133,567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,975.80x = 389,672.10 × 133,567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,975.80x = 52,047,411,315.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,047,411,315.12/259,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,200.99

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