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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,708.88, 359,778.25 and 141,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,708.88, 359,778.25 and 141,476.88 is: 195,238.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,708.88 : 359,778.25 = 141,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,708.88/359,778.25 = 141,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,708.88x = 359,778.25 × 141,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,708.88x = 50,900,304,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,900,304,301.86/260,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,238.09

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