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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,705.64, 359,773.76 and 141,473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,705.64, 359,773.76 and 141,473.64 is: 195,233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,705.64 : 359,773.76 = 141,473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,705.64/359,773.76 = 141,473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,705.64x = 359,773.76 × 141,473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,705.64x = 50,898,503,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,898,503,403.69/260,705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,233.61

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