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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,159.93, 389,929.27 and 133,860.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,159.93, 389,929.27 and 133,860.68 is: 200,631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,159.93 : 389,929.27 = 133,860.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,159.93/389,929.27 = 133,860.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,159.93x = 389,929.27 × 133,860.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,159.93x = 52,196,197,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,196,197,234.10/260,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,631.19

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