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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,938.68, 399,057 and 141,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,938.68, 399,057 and 141,276.44 is: 211,993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,938.68 : 399,057 = 141,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,938.68/399,057 = 141,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,938.68x = 399,057 × 141,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,938.68x = 56,377,352,317.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,377,352,317.08/265,938.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,993.80

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