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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,385.96, 359,331.78 and 141,153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,385.96, 359,331.78 and 141,153.96 is: 194,792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,385.96 : 359,331.78 = 141,153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,385.96/359,331.78 = 141,153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,385.96x = 359,331.78 × 141,153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,385.96x = 50,721,103,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,721,103,700.85/260,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,792.01

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