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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,852.40, 389,584.20 and 141,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,852.40, 389,584.20 and 141,657.20 is: 212,379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,852.40 : 389,584.20 = 141,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,852.40/389,584.20 = 141,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,852.40x = 389,584.20 × 141,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,852.40x = 55,187,406,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,187,406,936.24/259,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,379.82

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