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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,705.75, 359,773.94 and 141,473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,705.75, 359,773.94 and 141,473.75 is: 195,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,705.75 : 359,773.94 = 141,473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,705.75/359,773.94 = 141,473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,705.75x = 359,773.94 × 141,473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,705.75x = 50,898,567,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,898,567,736.71/260,705.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,233.78

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