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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,743.60, 389,615.40 and 141,645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,743.60, 389,615.40 and 141,645.60 is: 212,468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,743.60 : 389,615.40 = 141,645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,743.60/389,615.40 = 141,645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,743.60x = 389,615.40 × 141,645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,743.60x = 55,187,307,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,187,307,102.24/259,743.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,468.40

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