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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,706.88, 359,775.49 and 141,474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,706.88, 359,775.49 and 141,474.88 is: 195,235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,706.88 : 359,775.49 = 141,474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,706.88/359,775.49 = 141,474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,706.88x = 359,775.49 × 141,474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,706.88x = 50,899,194,274.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,899,194,274.69/260,706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,235.33

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