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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,348.48, 359,281.44 and 141,116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,348.48, 359,281.44 and 141,116.48 is: 194,741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,348.48 : 359,281.44 = 141,116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,348.48/359,281.44 = 141,116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,348.48x = 359,281.44 × 141,116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,348.48x = 50,700,532,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,700,532,142.13/260,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,741.03

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