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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,692.94, 359,754.99 and 141,460.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,692.94, 359,754.99 and 141,460.94 is: 195,215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,692.94 : 359,754.99 = 141,460.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,692.94/359,754.99 = 141,460.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,692.94x = 359,754.99 × 141,460.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,692.94x = 50,891,279,055.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,891,279,055.09/260,692.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,215.41

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