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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,530.80, 389,027.40 and 140,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,530.80, 389,027.40 and 140,951.60 is: 211,281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,530.80 : 389,027.40 = 140,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,530.80/389,027.40 = 140,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,530.80x = 389,027.40 × 140,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,530.80x = 54,834,034,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,834,034,473.84/259,530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,281.41

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