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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,875.40, 389,618.70 and 141,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,875.40, 389,618.70 and 141,680.20 is: 212,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,875.40 : 389,618.70 = 141,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,875.40/389,618.70 = 141,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,875.40x = 389,618.70 × 141,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,875.40x = 55,201,255,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,201,255,339.74/259,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,414.32

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