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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,667.12, 359,720.40 and 141,435.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,667.12, 359,720.40 and 141,435.12 is: 195,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,667.12 : 359,720.40 = 141,435.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,667.12/359,720.40 = 141,435.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,667.12x = 359,720.40 × 141,435.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,667.12x = 50,877,097,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,877,097,940.45/260,667.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,180.34

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