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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,737.40, 389,411.70 and 141,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,737.40, 389,411.70 and 141,542.20 is: 212,207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,737.40 : 389,411.70 = 141,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,737.40/389,411.70 = 141,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,737.40x = 389,411.70 × 141,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,737.40x = 55,118,188,723.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,118,188,723.74/259,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,207.36

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