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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,537.90, 389,416.20 and 141,294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,537.90, 389,416.20 and 141,294.10 is: 212,000.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,537.90 : 389,416.20 = 141,294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,537.90/389,416.20 = 141,294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,537.90x = 389,416.20 × 141,294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,537.90x = 55,022,211,504.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,022,211,504.42/259,537.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,000.68

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