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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,655.12, 359,703.84 and 141,423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,655.12, 359,703.84 and 141,423.12 is: 195,163.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,655.12 : 359,703.84 = 141,423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,655.12/359,703.84 = 141,423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,655.12x = 359,703.84 × 141,423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,655.12x = 50,870,439,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,870,439,328.78/260,655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,163.78

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