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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,704.13, 359,771.70 and 141,472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,704.13, 359,771.70 and 141,472.13 is: 195,231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,704.13 : 359,771.70 = 141,472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,704.13/359,771.70 = 141,472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,704.13x = 359,771.70 × 141,472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,704.13x = 50,897,668,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,897,668,712.72/260,704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,231.54

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