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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,046.10, 390,069.15 and 141,948.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,046.10, 390,069.15 and 141,948.10 is: 212,922.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,046.10 : 390,069.15 = 141,948.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,046.10/390,069.15 = 141,948.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,046.10x = 390,069.15 × 141,948.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,046.10x = 55,369,574,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,369,574,711.12/260,046.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,922.15

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