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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,566.80, 389,081.40 and 140,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,566.80, 389,081.40 and 140,987.60 is: 211,335.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,566.80 : 389,081.40 = 140,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,566.80/389,081.40 = 140,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,566.80x = 389,081.40 × 140,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,566.80x = 54,855,652,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,855,652,790.64/259,566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,335.40

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