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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,295.60, 388,943.40 and 141,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,295.60, 388,943.40 and 141,330.80 is: 211,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,295.60 : 388,943.40 = 141,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,295.60/388,943.40 = 141,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,295.60x = 388,943.40 × 141,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,295.60x = 54,969,681,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,969,681,876.72/259,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,996.20

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