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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,598.51, 359,626.64 and 141,366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,598.51, 359,626.64 and 141,366.51 is: 195,086.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,598.51 : 359,626.64 = 141,366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,598.51/359,626.64 = 141,366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,598.51x = 359,626.64 × 141,366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,598.51x = 50,839,162,292.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,839,162,292.99/260,598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,086.16

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