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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,305.16, 390,012.12 and 142,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,305.16, 390,012.12 and 142,059.56 is: 212,846.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,305.16 : 390,012.12 = 142,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,305.16/390,012.12 = 142,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,305.16x = 390,012.12 × 142,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,305.16x = 55,404,948,211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,404,948,211.81/260,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,846.14

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