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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,721.20, 389,581.80 and 141,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,721.20, 389,581.80 and 141,623.20 is: 212,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,721.20 : 389,581.80 = 141,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,721.20/389,581.80 = 141,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,721.20x = 389,581.80 × 141,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,721.20x = 55,173,821,177.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,173,821,177.76/259,721.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,434.80

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