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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,316.16, 359,238.40 and 141,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,316.16, 359,238.40 and 141,084.16 is: 194,697.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,316.16 : 359,238.40 = 141,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,316.16/359,238.40 = 141,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,316.16x = 359,238.40 × 141,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,316.16x = 50,682,847,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,682,847,903.74/260,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,697.28

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