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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,673.56, 390,195.30 and 139,819.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,673.56, 390,195.30 and 139,819.14 is: 210,097.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,673.56 : 390,195.30 = 139,819.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,673.56/390,195.30 = 139,819.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,673.56x = 390,195.30 × 139,819.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,673.56x = 54,556,771,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,556,771,278.04/259,673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,097.52

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