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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,999.83, 579,042.50 and 133,251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,999.83, 579,042.50 and 133,251.66 is: 199,892.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,999.83 : 579,042.50 = 133,251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,999.83/579,042.50 = 133,251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,999.83x = 579,042.50 × 133,251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,999.83x = 77,158,373,669.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,158,373,669.29/385,999.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,892.25

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