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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,247.96, 359,139.24 and 141,015.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,247.96, 359,139.24 and 141,015.96 is: 194,600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,247.96 : 359,139.24 = 141,015.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,247.96/359,139.24 = 141,015.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,247.96x = 359,139.24 × 141,015.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,247.96x = 50,644,364,702.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,644,364,702.27/260,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,600.43

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