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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,019.60, 390,029.40 and 141,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,019.60, 390,029.40 and 141,921.60 is: 212,882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,019.60 : 390,029.40 = 141,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,019.60/390,029.40 = 141,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,019.60x = 390,029.40 × 141,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,019.60x = 55,353,596,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,353,596,495.04/260,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,882.40

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