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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,708.64, 359,777.90 and 141,476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,708.64, 359,777.90 and 141,476.64 is: 195,237.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,708.64 : 359,777.90 = 141,476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,708.64/359,777.90 = 141,476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,708.64x = 359,777.90 × 141,476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,708.64x = 50,900,168,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,900,168,438.26/260,708.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,237.75

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