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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,722.38, 359,796.88 and 141,490.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,722.38, 359,796.88 and 141,490.38 is: 195,256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,722.38 : 359,796.88 = 141,490.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,722.38/359,796.88 = 141,490.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,722.38x = 359,796.88 × 141,490.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,722.38x = 50,907,795,121.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,907,795,121.30/260,722.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,256.72

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