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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,003.60, 390,005.40 and 141,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,003.60, 390,005.40 and 141,905.60 is: 212,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,003.60 : 390,005.40 = 141,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,003.60/390,005.40 = 141,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,003.60x = 390,005.40 × 141,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,003.60x = 55,343,950,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,343,950,290.24/260,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,858.40

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