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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,705.63, 359,773.77 and 141,473.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,705.63, 359,773.77 and 141,473.63 is: 195,233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,705.63 : 359,773.77 = 141,473.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,705.63/359,773.77 = 141,473.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,705.63x = 359,773.77 × 141,473.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,705.63x = 50,898,501,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,898,501,220.69/260,705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,233.61

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