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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,229.56, 389,720.64 and 133,536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,229.56, 389,720.64 and 133,536.56 is: 199,984.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,229.56 : 389,720.64 = 133,536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,229.56/389,720.64 = 133,536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,229.56x = 389,720.64 × 133,536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,229.56x = 52,041,953,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,041,953,626.60/260,229.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,984.79

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