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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,972.01, 391,608.54 and 141,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,972.01, 391,608.54 and 141,029.24 is: 211,625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,972.01 : 391,608.54 = 141,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,972.01/391,608.54 = 141,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,972.01x = 391,608.54 × 141,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,972.01x = 55,228,252,815.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,228,252,815.67/260,972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,625.20

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