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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,698.06, 390,232.06 and 139,843.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,698.06, 390,232.06 and 139,843.62 is: 210,134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,698.06 : 390,232.06 = 139,843.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,698.06/390,232.06 = 139,843.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,698.06x = 390,232.06 × 139,843.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,698.06x = 54,571,463,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,571,463,910.46/259,698.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,134.28

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