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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,333.79, 390,054.91 and 142,088.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,333.79, 390,054.91 and 142,088.10 is: 212,888.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,333.79 : 390,054.91 = 142,088.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,333.79/390,054.91 = 142,088.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,333.79x = 390,054.91 × 142,088.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,333.79x = 55,422,161,057.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,422,161,057.57/260,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,888.85

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