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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,953.08, 390,053.60 and 141,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,953.08, 390,053.60 and 141,621.80 is: 212,500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,953.08 : 390,053.60 = 141,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,953.08/390,053.60 = 141,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,953.08x = 390,053.60 × 141,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,953.08x = 55,240,092,928.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,240,092,928.48/259,953.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,500.24

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