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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,304.03, 390,010.44 and 142,058.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,304.03, 390,010.44 and 142,058.41 is: 212,844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,304.03 : 390,010.44 = 142,058.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,304.03/390,010.44 = 142,058.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,304.03x = 390,010.44 × 142,058.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,304.03x = 55,404,262,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,404,262,547.49/260,304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,844.43

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