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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,665.10, 389,497.65 and 141,567.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,665.10, 389,497.65 and 141,567.10 is: 212,350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,665.10 : 389,497.65 = 141,567.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,665.10/389,497.65 = 141,567.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,665.10x = 389,497.65 × 141,567.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,665.10x = 55,140,052,767.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,140,052,767.32/259,665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,350.65

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