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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,701.63, 359,768.25 and 141,469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,701.63, 359,768.25 and 141,469.63 is: 195,228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,701.63 : 359,768.25 = 141,469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,701.63/359,768.25 = 141,469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,701.63x = 359,768.25 × 141,469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,701.63x = 50,896,278,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,896,278,707.06/260,701.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,228.08

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