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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,692.44, 359,754.30 and 141,460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,692.44, 359,754.30 and 141,460.44 is: 195,214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,692.44 : 359,754.30 = 141,460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,692.44/359,754.30 = 141,460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,692.44x = 359,754.30 × 141,460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,692.44x = 50,891,001,569.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,891,001,569.89/260,692.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,214.72

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