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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,764.90, 389,452.95 and 141,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,764.90, 389,452.95 and 141,569.70 is: 212,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,764.90 : 389,452.95 = 141,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,764.90/389,452.95 = 141,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,764.90x = 389,452.95 × 141,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,764.90x = 55,134,737,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,134,737,295.62/259,764.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,248.60

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