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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,598.76, 359,626.98 and 141,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,598.76, 359,626.98 and 141,366.76 is: 195,086.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,598.76 : 359,626.98 = 141,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,598.76/359,626.98 = 141,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,598.76x = 359,626.98 × 141,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,598.76x = 50,839,300,971.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,839,300,971.18/260,598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,086.50

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