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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,352, 359,285.76 and 141,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,352, 359,285.76 and 141,120 is: 194,745.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,352 : 359,285.76 = 141,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,352/359,285.76 = 141,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,352x = 359,285.76 × 141,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,352x = 50,702,406,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,702,406,451.20/260,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,745.60

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