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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,848.70, 390,101.10 and 140,001.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,848.70, 390,101.10 and 140,001.10 is: 210,178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,848.70 : 390,101.10 = 140,001.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,848.70/390,101.10 = 140,001.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,848.70x = 390,101.10 × 140,001.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,848.70x = 54,614,583,111.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,614,583,111.21/259,848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,178.40

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