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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,336.79, 390,059.41 and 142,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,336.79, 390,059.41 and 142,091.10 is: 212,893.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,336.79 : 390,059.41 = 142,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,336.79/390,059.41 = 142,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,336.79x = 390,059.41 × 142,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,336.79x = 55,423,970,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,423,970,632.25/260,336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,893.35

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