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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,693.44, 359,755.68 and 141,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,693.44, 359,755.68 and 141,461.44 is: 195,216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,693.44 : 359,755.68 = 141,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,693.44/359,755.68 = 141,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,693.44x = 359,755.68 × 141,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,693.44x = 50,891,556,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,891,556,540.98/260,693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,216.10

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