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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,475.10, 389,212.65 and 141,377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,475.10, 389,212.65 and 141,377.10 is: 212,065.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,475.10 : 389,212.65 = 141,377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,475.10/389,212.65 = 141,377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,475.10x = 389,212.65 × 141,377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,475.10x = 55,025,755,740.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,025,755,740.32/259,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,065.65

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