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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,263.27, 388,887.57 and 141,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,263.27, 388,887.57 and 141,679.26 is: 212,514.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,263.27 : 388,887.57 = 141,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,263.27/388,887.57 = 141,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,263.27x = 388,887.57 × 141,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,263.27x = 55,097,303,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,097,303,140.80/259,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,514.88

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