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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,708.38, 359,777.56 and 141,476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,708.38, 359,777.56 and 141,476.38 is: 195,237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,708.38 : 359,777.56 = 141,476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,708.38/359,777.56 = 141,476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,708.38x = 359,777.56 × 141,476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,708.38x = 50,900,026,794.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,900,026,794.03/260,708.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,237.40

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