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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,568.58, 390,753.24 and 142,176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,568.58, 390,753.24 and 142,176.64 is: 213,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,568.58 : 390,753.24 = 142,176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,568.58/390,753.24 = 142,176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,568.58x = 390,753.24 × 142,176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,568.58x = 55,555,982,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,555,982,732.31/260,568.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,210.60

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