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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,956.08, 390,058.10 and 141,624.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,956.08, 390,058.10 and 141,624.80 is: 212,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,956.08 : 390,058.10 = 141,624.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,956.08/390,058.10 = 141,624.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,956.08x = 390,058.10 × 141,624.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,956.08x = 55,241,900,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,241,900,400.88/259,956.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,504.74

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