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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,589.58, 389,382.60 and 139,702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,589.58, 389,382.60 and 139,702.94 is: 209,553.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,589.58 : 389,382.60 = 139,702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,589.58/389,382.60 = 139,702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,589.58x = 389,382.60 × 139,702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,589.58x = 54,397,894,004.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,397,894,004.84/259,589.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,553.46

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