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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,715.76, 359,787.72 and 141,483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,715.76, 359,787.72 and 141,483.76 is: 195,247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,715.76 : 359,787.72 = 141,483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,715.76/359,787.72 = 141,483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,715.76x = 359,787.72 × 141,483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,715.76x = 50,904,119,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,904,119,427.43/260,715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,247.57

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