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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,719.19, 359,792.48 and 141,487.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,719.19, 359,792.48 and 141,487.19 is: 195,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,719.19 : 359,792.48 = 141,487.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,719.19/359,792.48 = 141,487.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,719.19x = 359,792.48 × 141,487.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,719.19x = 50,906,026,978.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,906,026,978.33/260,719.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,252.32

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