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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,691.94, 359,753.61 and 141,459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,691.94, 359,753.61 and 141,459.94 is: 195,214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,691.94 : 359,753.61 = 141,459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,691.94/359,753.61 = 141,459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,691.94x = 359,753.61 × 141,459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,691.94x = 50,890,724,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,890,724,085.38/260,691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,214.03

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