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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,599.26, 359,627.67 and 141,367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,599.26, 359,627.67 and 141,367.26 is: 195,087.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,599.26 : 359,627.67 = 141,367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,599.26/359,627.67 = 141,367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,599.26x = 359,627.67 × 141,367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,599.26x = 50,839,578,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,839,578,328.08/260,599.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,087.19

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