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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,288.02, 388,924.61 and 141,704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,288.02, 388,924.61 and 141,704.10 is: 212,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,288.02 : 388,924.61 = 141,704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,288.02/388,924.61 = 141,704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,288.02x = 388,924.61 × 141,704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,288.02x = 55,112,211,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,112,211,119.38/259,288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,552.09

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