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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,764.40, 389,452.20 and 141,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,764.40, 389,452.20 and 141,569.20 is: 212,247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,764.40 : 389,452.20 = 141,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,764.40/389,452.20 = 141,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,764.40x = 389,452.20 × 141,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,764.40x = 55,134,436,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,134,436,392.24/259,764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,247.85

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