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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,621.40, 389,541.46 and 141,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,621.40, 389,541.46 and 141,377.60 is: 212,125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,621.40 : 389,541.46 = 141,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,621.40/389,541.46 = 141,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,621.40x = 389,541.46 × 141,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,621.40x = 55,072,436,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,072,436,715.30/259,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,125.95

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