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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,932.08, 390,043.92 and 141,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,932.08, 390,043.92 and 141,611.72 is: 212,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,932.08 : 390,043.92 = 141,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,932.08/390,043.92 = 141,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,932.08x = 390,043.92 × 141,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,932.08x = 55,234,790,386.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,234,790,386.74/259,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,497.01

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