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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,708.28, 359,777.40 and 141,476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,708.28, 359,777.40 and 141,476.28 is: 195,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,708.28 : 359,777.40 = 141,476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,708.28/359,777.40 = 141,476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,708.28x = 359,777.40 × 141,476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,708.28x = 50,899,968,180.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,899,968,180.07/260,708.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,237.25

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