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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,707.38, 359,776.18 and 141,475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,707.38, 359,776.18 and 141,475.38 is: 195,236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,707.38 : 359,776.18 = 141,475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,707.38/359,776.18 = 141,475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,707.38x = 359,776.18 × 141,475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,707.38x = 50,899,471,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,899,471,780.45/260,707.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,236.02

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