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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,048.80, 389,804.40 and 141,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,048.80, 389,804.40 and 141,469.60 is: 212,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,048.80 : 389,804.40 = 141,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,048.80/389,804.40 = 141,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,048.80x = 389,804.40 × 141,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,048.80x = 55,145,472,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,145,472,546.24/260,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,058.17

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