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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,159.40, 390,044.70 and 141,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,159.40, 390,044.70 and 141,964.20 is: 212,840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,159.40 : 390,044.70 = 141,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,159.40/390,044.70 = 141,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,159.40x = 390,044.70 × 141,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,159.40x = 55,372,383,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,372,383,799.74/260,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,840.22

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