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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,719.88, 359,793.43 and 141,487.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,719.88, 359,793.43 and 141,487.88 is: 195,253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,719.88 : 359,793.43 = 141,487.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,719.88/359,793.43 = 141,487.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,719.88x = 359,793.43 × 141,487.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,719.88x = 50,906,407,495.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,906,407,495.94/260,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,253.27

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