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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,663.28, 359,715.24 and 141,431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,663.28, 359,715.24 and 141,431.28 is: 195,175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,663.28 : 359,715.24 = 141,431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,663.28/359,715.24 = 141,431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,663.28x = 359,715.24 × 141,431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,663.28x = 50,874,986,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,874,986,828.71/260,663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,175.12

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