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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,637.80, 389,456.70 and 141,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,637.80, 389,456.70 and 141,248.20 is: 211,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,637.80 : 389,456.70 = 141,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,637.80/389,456.70 = 141,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,637.80x = 389,456.70 × 141,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,637.80x = 55,010,057,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,010,057,852.94/259,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,872.30

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