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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,605.80, 389,139.90 and 141,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,605.80, 389,139.90 and 141,026.60 is: 211,393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,605.80 : 389,139.90 = 141,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,605.80/389,139.90 = 141,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,605.80x = 389,139.90 × 141,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,605.80x = 54,879,077,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,879,077,021.34/259,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,393.88

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