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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,989.60, 398,765.70 and 141,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,989.60, 398,765.70 and 141,330.60 is: 211,879.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,989.60 : 398,765.70 = 141,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,989.60/398,765.70 = 141,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,989.60x = 398,765.70 × 141,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,989.60x = 56,357,795,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,357,795,640.42/265,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,879.70

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