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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,624.76, 359,662.86 and 141,392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,624.76, 359,662.86 and 141,392.76 is: 195,122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,624.76 : 359,662.86 = 141,392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,624.76/359,662.86 = 141,392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,624.76x = 359,662.86 × 141,392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,624.76x = 50,853,724,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,853,724,444.89/260,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,122.38

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