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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,871.60, 389,807.40 and 141,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,871.60, 389,807.40 and 141,773.60 is: 212,660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,871.60 : 389,807.40 = 141,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,871.60/389,807.40 = 141,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,871.60x = 389,807.40 × 141,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,871.60x = 55,264,398,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,264,398,404.64/259,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,660.40

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