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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,707.64, 359,776.54 and 141,475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,707.64, 359,776.54 and 141,475.64 is: 195,236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,707.64 : 359,776.54 = 141,475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,707.64/359,776.54 = 141,475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,707.64x = 359,776.54 × 141,475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,707.64x = 50,899,616,253.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,899,616,253.49/260,707.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,236.38

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