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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,591.50, 389,385.47 and 139,704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,591.50, 389,385.47 and 139,704.84 is: 209,556.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,591.50 : 389,385.47 = 139,704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,591.50/389,385.47 = 139,704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,591.50x = 389,385.47 × 139,704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,591.50x = 54,399,034,086.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399,034,086.15/259,591.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,556.30

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