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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,840.40, 389,566.20 and 141,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,840.40, 389,566.20 and 141,645.20 is: 212,361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,840.40 : 389,566.20 = 141,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,840.40/389,566.20 = 141,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,840.40x = 389,566.20 × 141,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,840.40x = 55,180,182,312.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,180,182,312.24/259,840.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,361.83

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