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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,595.58, 389,391.60 and 139,708.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,595.58, 389,391.60 and 139,708.94 is: 209,562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,595.58 : 389,391.60 = 139,708.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,595.58/389,391.60 = 139,708.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,595.58x = 389,391.60 × 139,708.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,595.58x = 54,401,487,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,401,487,680.90/259,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,562.46

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