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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,714.76, 359,786.34 and 141,482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,714.76, 359,786.34 and 141,482.76 is: 195,246.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,714.76 : 359,786.34 = 141,482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,714.76/359,786.34 = 141,482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,714.76x = 359,786.34 × 141,482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,714.76x = 50,903,564,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,903,564,393.50/260,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,246.19

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